U.S. Navy reveals plan for autonomous aerial refuelling
The U.S. Navy intends to let the X-47B refuel autonomously with a Super Hornet under the actively stabilized drogue refueling system (ASDRS) program.
The demonstration is planned to take place in November 2012 but the Navy said it plans to demonstrate the capability first with an F/A-18C/D surrogate in late 2011.
Besides allowing unmanned aircraft to refuel autonomously, the program also hopes to improve refueling for manned aircraft.
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