Aerial Refueling

Question 1

Max AR altitude for high speed drogues

Answer 1

35,000 ft

Question 2

Max AR altitude for low speed drogues

Answer 2

10,000 ft

Question 3

Operating pressure of cross-ship manifold

Answer 3

60 psig

Question 4

AR system manifold pressures:
Operating:
Proof:
Burst:

Answer 4

Operating: 120 psig
Proof: 240 psig
Burst: 360 psig

Question 5

The aerial refueling reception coupling will not open to permit fuel to be released until the _____________ ___________ has made contact and is mechanically locked with the ______________ ________________.

Answer 5

The aerial refueling reception coupling will not open to permit fuel to be released until the receiver probe has made contact and is mechanically locked with the reception coupling.