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IAI BEDEK Air-to-Air Refueling (AAR) capabilities:
35 years of experience in air-to-air refueling solutions
Systems development (POD, HDU, Boom & Operator Station, Electro-optical viewing system)
Integration on B707,C-130, IL-78 aircraft and B767 MMTT
Tens of conversions to AAR for more than 12 customers worldwide including the Israeli Air Force
Conversion of more than 200 combat aircraft and helicopters as receivers
IAI BEDEK drew on its experience in Air-to-Air Refueling and Cargo Conversion to develop and convert a Multi Mission Tanker Transport configuration based on the B767 Aircraft. The aircraft is configured simultaneously for air refueling, cargo, VIP, passengers and ISR systems as desired by operator.
The aircraft includes a special cargo door and built-in cargo pallet capabilities. Passenger seats and consoles can be rapidly installed or removed.
There are four possible options for the air refueling capability:
One point flying boom
Two points hose & drogue
Three points hose & drogue
Three points combi-hose & drogue plus flying boom.
Bedek Aviation Group - a pioneer in AAR, using a Flying Boom with 3D (day & night) viewing system
Viewing system is IR sensitive
Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Boom
Remote Aerial Refueling Operator (RARO) station
Upgraded avionics GATM com
Air Refueling Pod (ARP) Family
ARP 1 & 4 A/C powered
ARP 2 & 3 self contained
HDU AlC powered
Hydraulically operated (AIC or self contained)
Wing and fuselage mounted
Various hose lengths - 50/90 feet
High fuel flow rates - up to 400 GPM
Built-in test and monitoring
ARP/HDU For operation on - B707, Il78, B767,A3XX,C130
Flying Boom
Fly-By-Wire (FBW)
High fuel flow rates - up to 900 GPM
For operation on - B707, Il78, B767, A3XX
B767 Multi Mission Tanker Transport