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Air-to-Air Refuelling
‘Of all air power force-multipliers, Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) is amongst the most significant’.
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19.4.18 New SGP SRD uploaded
16.4.18 Initial FIN SRD uploaded, CONGRATULATIONS FIN!
5.3.18 New USA SRD uploaded
6.2.18 New AUS SRD uploaded
1.2.18 New BEL SRD uploaded
29.1.18 New GBR SRD uploaded
18.1.18 Initial DNK SRD uploaded, CONGRATULATIONS DNK!
19.12.17 New AUS SRD uploaded
20.11.17 Initial ISR SRD uploaded, CONGRATULATIONS ISR!
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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.
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
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.
- National SRD Template (1.2 MB)
- National_SRD-AUS_Dec_2017.pdf (1.8 MB)
- National_SRD-BEL_Feb_18.pdf (292.7 KB)
- National_SRD-CAN_June_2017.pdf (1.1 MB)
- National_SRD-COL_Apr_2012.pdf (1.2 MB)
- National_SRD-CZE_Feb_2013.pdf (514.7 KB)
- National_SRD-DEU_Oct_2017.pdf (1.6 MB)
- National_SRD-DNK_Nov_2017 (123.2 KB)
- National_SRD-ESP_Feb_2014.pdf (470.1 KB)
- National_SRD-FIN_April_2018 (160.9 KB)
- National_SRD-FRA_Dec_2016.pdf (2.9 MB)
- National_SRD-GBR_Dec_2017.pdf (1.3 MB)
- National_SRD-GRC_Jan_2013.pdf (124.2 KB)
- National_SRD-HUN_Sep_2017.pdf (132.2 KB)
- National_SRD-ISR_Oct_2017 (1.4 MB)
- National_SRD-ITA_Jun_2012.pdf (2.6 MB)
- National_SRD-JPN_Apr_2017.pdf (1.7 MB)
- National_SRD-NLD_Aug_2017.pdf (1.4 MB)
- National_SRD-SGP_July_2017.pdf (1.0 MB)
- National_SRD-SWE_22_May_2017.pdf (1.1 MB)
- National_SRD-TUR_July_2013.pdf (1.5 MB)
- National_SRD-USA_5_Mar_2018.pdf (8.1 MB)
- Organizational_SRD-EATC_Aug_2014.pdf (204.1 KB)
- Organizational_SRD-MCCE_Jan_2013.pdf (129.0 KB)
- Organizational_SRD-Omega_Air_Sep_2016.pdf (2.4 MB)
NATO Standards Related Documents (SRD)
Clearances, Training, Capabilities. Submit edit requests at any time to JAPCC. They will be incorporated and put out under silence on the NATO Standardisation Organisation (NSO) AAR Working Group Forum. Promulgation (publishing) happens four weeks after they enter silence.
Additional NATO AAR STANAGs & ATPs
AAR Equipment: Boom-Receptacle System and Interface Requirements
- STANAG 7191, ATP-3.3.4.5 Ed A Ver 1
- Custodian: USA, Mr. Harry Slusher
AAR Equipment: Probe-Drogue Interface Characteristics
- STANAG 3447, ATP-3.3.4.6 Ed A Ver 1
- Custodian: USA, Mr. Farhad Choudhury
AAR Signal Lights in Hose and Drogue Systems
- STANAG 7215, ATP 3.3.4.7 Ed A Ver 1
- Custodian: GBR, Sqn Ldr Gordon Parry
Hose Colour and Markings in Hose and Drogue Systems
- STANAG STUDY 7218
- Completed April 2016, AARWG awaiting first draft of recommended STANAG
- Custodian: GBR, Sqn Ldr Gordon Parry
AAR Related Products
FOOD FOR THOUGHT PAPER ON AIR-TO-AIR REFUELLING INTEROPERABILITY
“a tanker is not a tanker without a clearance”
- Food For Thought Paper
- Created by JAPCC, NATO IS-DI, EDA
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