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Voyager Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 February 2026UIN 114698

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of RAF A330 Voyager aircraft to provide air-to-air refuelling to Chinook H-47(ER) aircraft.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Chinook H‑47(ER) is being procured with full air‑to‑air refuelling receiver capability. On current plans, refuelling support will be provided by the U.S. KC‑130.

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