Military plane I.D. please

jungle wrote in post #2631982
Good Wiki article CDS, it covers all the bases and NKAWTG. I always had to use the hose and probe and it can be entertaining on dark nights.
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That's quite a feat!
What were you flying? (if you don't mind me asking)

I was flying the F-4N, J and S versions for the Marines back in the early 80's and we mostly had to tank from C-130s, although we also worked with carrier borne tankers if at sea. The C-130s would frequently have to descend during tanking to stay above our stall speed at heavy weights.
If one of the baskets wasn't perfect, the oscillations could lead you on a merry chase for a while before plugging.
There is nothing like being in the middle of the Pacific with a get plugged or go for a swim challenge!
Sounds like you worked around AF tankers?

jungle wrote in post #2650195
I was flying the F-4N, J and S versions back in the early 80's and we mostly had to tank from C-130s. They would frequently have to descend during tanking to stay above our stall speed at heavy weights.
If one of the baskets wasn't perfect, the oscillations could lead you on a merry chase for a while before plugging.
Nothing like being in the middle of the Pacific with get plugged or go for a swim challenge!

I will always remember the Revell model kit box for the Phantom II "The General Electric J-79 engine uses more fuel at full throttle in 60 seconds, than the average american car takes to cross the the US non-stop coast to coast."

Still love the Tomcat more though...

Les

LBaldwin wrote in post #2650212
I will always remember the Revell model kit box for the Phantom II "The General Electric J-79 engine uses more fuel at full throttle in 60 seconds, than the average american car takes to cross the the US non-stop coast to coast."

Still love the Tomcat more though...

Les

It was about 1200lbs a minute at full power at sea level, roughly equal to 200 gallons of fuel. Max normal fuel load was about 17,000lbs, so aerial refueling is an important skill.
All fighters start the flight with three emergencies: You are on fire(the after burners), there is a large rocket motor under your ass(the ejection seat) and you are low on fuel.

jungle wrote in post #2650195
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Sounds like you worked around AF tankers?

Sorry to lead you on, no I just read a lot!
Love those F/4s..
Thanks for the info.

Only semi off topic..