Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:14 pm[quote]Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers
Jul 29, 2011
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Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:14 pmRe: Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 1:02 pmWhy are countries arming themselves like this???
Re: Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:10 pmA Aerial Refueler is not really a type of arms. All it is is transporter that has the ability to extend the range of other said arms, or provide humanitarian support with its far reaching capabilities.
By it self it does no damage and can't hurt anybody.
By it self it does no damage and can't hurt anybody.
Re: Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers
Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:22 pmWhy are countries arming themselves like this???
Because everyone is still flying aircraft that are 20-30 years old. There will be a huge demand for the new tankers from Boeing and Airbus as nations around the world work to upgrade their fleets. The same thing is happening in the airline industry, with many airlines placing huge orders for newer, more efficient aircraft.
Re: Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:54 pmWhy are countries arming themselves like this???
Big aeroplane are very noticeable, so buying one to go alongside you small (non expeditionary) fighter fleets are good PR. One could class it (in quite a few cases) as "willy waving" (mines bigger than yours etc). It's particularly noticeable with developing military powers, and smaller nations.