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PART 5 - NATIONAL ANNEX
ANNEX GD – France
Rafale M (NAVY)
Subject
Paragraph
Rafale M (NAVY)
AAR equipment
Refuelling Heights and Speeds
Maximum Transferable Fuel
Fuel Transfer Rate
Regulated Fuel Pressure
Fuel Type Avaliable for AAR
Receiver Types Certified
Lighting
Rafale M Exterior Lighting
AAR Equipment Signal Lights
Correct Refuelling Position
Mark Facilities
Dimensions
RV Aids
Radios Aids
Navigation Aids
RV Aids
List of Appendices
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Rafale M (NAVY).
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2GD a.
2GD b.
2GD c.
2GD d.
2GD e.
2GD f.
2GD g.
2GD g.(1)
2GD g.(2)
2GD g.(3)
2GD h.
2GD i.
2GD j.
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2GD j.(3)
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The FN operates Rafale M fitted with an externally carried AAR
Pod.
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AAR Equipment. The Rafale M has two types of single centreline refuelling station,
the Intertechnique 234000 or Douglas 827B1 pod, both equipped with a MA2 coupling.
See Appendix 3.
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a.
Refuelling Heights and Speeds.
b.
Maximum Transferable Fuel.
c.
Fuel Transfer Rate.
d.
Regulated Fuel Pressure.
The AAR height band is sea level to 30,000 ft
but for training purposes fuel transfer is not permitted below 5000 ft. Speed range is
250 - 300 KIAS (optimum 270 KIAS). Maximum speed for hose trail is 280 KIAS.
Transferable fuel depends on mission duration.
Maximum transferable fuel for the Rafale M is 4000 kg (11750 lbs) at 100 nm from a
carrier or base.
The tanker can transfer fuel at a constant rate of
300-400 kg/min (660 - 800 lb/min).
Fuel pressure at the drogue is regulated between
3.2 bars (46 psi) and 3.5 bars (51 psi).
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Fuel Type Available for AAR.
Primary/usual is F34 (if land based) or F42/F40 (if
carrier based).
f.
Receiver Types Certified.
The aircraft types cleared to refuel from the Rafale M
are listed in Annex GE, Appendix 1.
NOTE
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g.
Permanent clearance requests have to be addressed to POC for Tanker/Receiver
Clearance, see Annex G, paragraph 7G.b.
Lighting.
(1) Rafale M Exterior Lighting.
The Rafale M has the following exterior lighting:
a white anti-collision light, navigation lights and green formation lights. See
Appendix 1.
(2) AAR Equipment Signal Lights.
AAR equipment signal lights are mounted at
both sides of the hose drum on the rear of the pod. These lights can be dimmed on
request. The lights signal the following:
Steady red
Steady Amber
Steady Green
Red (whilst in contact)
Do not make contact
AAR system ready for contact
Fuel flows
Breakaway
(3) Correct Refuelling Position.
There are 5 white bands marked on the hose,
3 of these bands must be pushed back into the pod housing to extinguish the
amber light for fuel to flow. See Appendix 1.
h.
Mark Facilities.
i.
Dimensions.
j.
RV Aids.
Information not supplied.
See aircraft drawing. See Appendix 2.
The Rafale M has the following radio, navigation, and RV aids:
(1) Radios Aids.
VHF and UHF radios.
(2) Navigation Aids.
(3) RV Aids.
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VOR, TACAN, INS and search radar.
A/A TACAN.
List of Appendices.
Appendix
Subject
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Rafale M - Exterior Lighting and Hose Markings
Rafale M - Dimensions
Rafale M - Types of Drogue
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ANNEX GD, APPENDIX 1 - FRANCE
RAFALE M - EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND HOSE
MARKINGS
Figure GD-1-1 – Rafale M Exterior Lighting
Figure GD-1-2 – 827 Series Pod – Hose Markings
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RAFALE M – DIMENSIONS
Figure GD-2-1 – Rafale M Dimensions.
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RAFALE M – TYPES OF DROGUE
Figure GD-3-1 – Intertechnique Drogue 231 030 on Nacelle Douglas D 827 B 1
Figure GD-3-1 – Intertechnique Drogue 233 790 on Nacelle Intertechnique 234000
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