Airbus Defence and Space has achieved a significant aerial
refuelling milestone by successfully demonstrating the first ever
A400M tanker to A400M receiver contact using Cobham's 808E Hose
Drum Unit installed in the aircrafts fuselage. The 808E Hose
Drum Unit represents the most advanced refuelling system in
production today, providing a stable platform for refuelling larger
aircraft, an exceptional flow rate capability and extended hose
length.
The A400M also features two Cobham wing mounted 908E pods which
as well as sharing many of the same benefits as the 808E provide
the aircraft with multi-point refuelling capability.
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