Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 114698
Voyager Aircraft: In-flight Refuelling
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 27 February 2026
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
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.
Answer
Luke PollardThe 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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