Airbus Defence and Space has followed its recent successful demonstration of air-to-air refuelling between two C295W medium transports with a demonstration of refuelling contacts with an H225M Caracal helicopter.
In the trial, performed jointly with Airbus Helicopters from Marignane, France in December, contacts were executed at speeds of 105 to 115 knots and both crews reported smooth and simple operation. The system is now being offered to existing and prospective C295 operators.
Possible applications include special operations and extending the range of search-and-rescue aircraft.
