Air-to-Air Refuelling

‘Of all air power force-multipliers, Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) is amongst the most significant’.

NATO, Allied Tactical Publication (ATP) 3.3.4 Vol II AAR Doctrine (Brussels: NATO Standardization Agency, 2013).

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Air-to-Air Refueling Clearance and Compatibility Database (AAR Matrix)

The source documents for this matrix are the National SRDs posted on this website. Planners and aircrew must use them as the primary and most up-to-date reference when determining compatibility/clearance. This matrix is only an aid. Please click here to open the database in full screen width.

TNKR	TN	RCVR	RN	bm	bda	pod	cl	hdu	bud	bmr	bdar	podr	clr	hdur	budr	BOOM	BDA	POD	CL	HDU	TNKR REMARK	RCVR REMARK	TSRD	RSRD
KC-135 R	FRA	EF-2000	AUT								17	17				0.00	17.00	17.00	0.00	0.00		AUT SRD unavailable.	FRA
C-160 NG	FRA	EF-2000	AUT									17				0.00	0.00	17.00	0.00	0.00		AUT SRD unavailable.	FRA
C-135 FR	FRA	TA/A-4 A/R	AUT								17	17				0.00	17.00	17.00	0.00	0.00		AUT SRD unavailable.	FRA
A-400 M	FRA	EF-2000	AUT													0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00		AUT SRD unavailable.	FRA
C-135 FR	FRA	EF-2000	AUT			7					17	17				0.00	17.00	24.00	0.00	0.00	FRA SRD lists CAT 3 clearance with AUT EF-2000.	AUT SRD unavailable.	FRA
F/A-18 F	AUS	F/A-18 A	AUS			7						7				0.00	0.00	14.00	0.00	0.00	AUS SRD lists CAT 3 with AUS F/A-18F with pods.		AUS	AUS
F/A-18 F	AUS	F/A-18 F	AUS			7						7				0.00	0.00	14.00	0.00	0.00	AUS SRD lists CAT 3 with AUS F/A-18F with pods.		AUS	AUS
F/A-18 F	AUS	EA-18 G	AUS			7						7				0.00	0.00	14.00	0.00	0.00	AUS SRD lists CAT 3 with AUS F/A-18F with pods.		AUS	AUS
KC-30 A	AUS	F/A-18 A	AUS			0						3				0.00	0.00	3.00	0.00	0.00	AUS SRD lists CAT 2 clearance with AUS F/A-18A/B with podsm, with restrictions, see AUS SRD.	AUS SRD lists CAT 2 clearance with AUS F/A-18A/B with pods.	AUS	AUS
KC-30 A	AUS	F/A-18 F	AUS			0						7				0.00	0.00	7.00	0.00	0.00	AUS SRD lists CAT 3 clearance with AUS F/A-18F & EA-18G with pods with restrictions see AUS SRD.	AUS SRD lists CAT 3 clearance with AUS F/A-18A/B with pods.	AUS	AUS
TNKR	TN	RCVR	RN	bm	bda	pod	cl	hdu	bud	bmr	bdar	podr	clr	hdur	budr

Colour Scheme

Green – Both countries report compatibility and clearances. Check SRDs of both countries.
Red – One or both countries do not report compatibility or clearance. Check SRDs of both countries.
Orange/Yellow – Restrictions apply like no BDA or a discrepancy in reported clearances/compatibility between nations. Check SRDs of both countries.

Column Headers

TNKR – Tanker Aircraft Type
RCVR – Receiver Aircraft Type
COMP – Compatibility
CLRC – Clearance
TS – Tanker’s National SRD
RS – Receiver’s National SRD

Means of Refuelling Authorized

B=Boom
P=Wing Pod Drogue
CL=Centre Line Drogue
BDA=Boom Drogue Adapter

Type of Clearance

1 = CAT 1 Clearance
2 = CAT 2 Clearance
3 = CAT 3 Clearance
? = Clearance Conflict
X = No Clearance Listed
Y = Clearance exists but is not yet categorised

Air-to-Air Refueling Related Documents

ATP 3.3.4.2

3.3.4.2 Edition D Editing Schedule

NATO AARWG accepted edits from all Nations until 17 April, 2016.

JAPCC AAR SMEs posted edited chapters to NSO Forum for national review and ar now reformatting entire doc to make more user friendly.

National SRD

National and Organizational Standards Related Documents (SRD)

National and Organizational SRDs are the primary source document and most up-to-date data. Planners & crew must reference SRDs of both receiver/tanker assets to determine compatibility/clearance. SRDs contain operational information and National/Organizational contacts.