[W.I.P]Tanker lights to enable night refueling

[RED]

There are some issues with the tanker aircraft but this issue is probably one of the most noticeable ones. Tanker do not have any lightning, illuminating the fuselage or refueling equipment.

 

Currently night refueling without NVGs is not possible and heavily obstructed with NVGs.

 

Examples:

KC-130

 

Pod and Hose illumination lights missing.

 

 

 

KC-135

Underwing illumination lights, pod illumination lights, Stab light and underbody illumination lights missing.

 

 

 

DCS for reference:

 

Source: https://www.japcc.org/aar/

[GumidekCZ]

+1

But, I think, this will be still long run, look at the date when I cerated post about same toppic: Posted February 25, 2016

https://forums.eagle.ru/topic/135771-improvement-of-refuel-tankers/

Edited March 8, 2021 by GumidekCZ

[Nealius]

That's strange. Upon requesting fuel from tankers they (KC-135, KC-130, S-3) turn on their position lights. The green lamp on the rear of the KC-135MPRS and KC-130 pods also works normally for me. 

[Flappie]

@NealiusI've just tested the KC-135MPRS and I agree with you.

However, formation lights are still missing.

 

Edited March 10, 2021 by Flappie

[OttoPus]

+1

[ThoWmas31]

Well, a little bump for something that we really need.

F16 refuel in a dark night is just horrible.

[StevanJ]

1 hour ago, ThoWmas31 said:

Well, a little bump for something that we really need.

F16 refuel in a dark night is just horrible.

 

Ha, Its easy, you just need practice..
Refuelling in the F-16 at night is actually easier because you can see the 'formation lights' more clearly under the fuselage.
And the FA18 has a light on the probe, so that actually makes things ALOT easier.. As you arent distracted by the plane, you can just focus on the Drogue..

Edited March 16, 2021 by StevanJ
Added link

[Carbon715]

+1

 

[MRSHADO]

Please, Please, Please...
Let this be the next AI aircraft to get facelift. The KC-135R is missing some pretty vital night lighting. 

 

[VF31_Subsonic]

+1

[Fantum]

Long overdue upgrade.

[JuiceIsLoose]

Any update on providing these additional lights on the underbody?

Edited November 1, 2024 by JuiceIsLoose