Great work!I have some questions about the chapter on aerial refueling,Data shows that wingsweep does not require a 55 degree setting.
12. Set Wing Sweep Thumb Switch – DOWN (BOMB). A constant
wing sweep of 55 deg will help stabilize the flight of the aircraft.
The original text is as follows
6. Wing−sweep switch ---- MAN/wing−sweep angle As Desired.
Refueling altitudes and airspeeds are dictated by
receiver and/or tanker characteristics and operational needs,
consistent with the tanker’s performance and refueling capa
bilities. This covers a practical spectrum from the deck to
35,000 feet, 170 to 300 knots, and wing−sweep angles of
20° to 68°. Optimum airspeed and wing−sweep position is
240 knots and approximately 40° wing−sweep. This configu
ration increases aircraft angle of attack enough to lower the
receiver’s vertical tails below the tanker’s jetwash and
decreases bow wave effect. SAS−off tanking can most easily
be performed at 200 KCAS with 40° of wing−sweep.