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UH-60 FATHAWK/WETHAWK
Remote, Rearm, and Refuel Deployable Distribution System

The FATHAWK/WETHAWK Remote, Rearm, and Refuel Deployable Distribution System [R3D2S] is a mission essential system and provides a rapid emplacement for quick rearming and refueling during deep operations as described under Aviation Refueling Mission Area Analysis. This lightweight electric fuel system is needed to accomplish high tempo refueling of OH-58D or AH-64D aircraft to increase on line times. The need exists when rearming and refueling sites are inaccessible by ground transport and when the urgency requires fueling prior to the establishment of a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP). The R3D2S requires rapid emplacement by a UH-60 with external fuel tanks called a “WETHAWK” and crew to refuel two OH-58D/AH-64D aircraft simultaneously.

 

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CH-47 Fat Cow

(1) The CH-47's extended range fuel system, better known as Fat Cow, is a modular, interconnectable system composed of up to four 600-gallon noncrashworthy tanks; four electrically operated fuel pumps; a vent system; and associated wiring, plumbing, and mounting hardware. This system can provide up to 2,320 gallons of fuel to refuel other aircraft.

(2) The extended range fuel system (ERFS) increases the commander's mission flexibility. It extends aircraft range and provides an additional forward area refueling source. It is mounted on the left side of the aircraft cargo area between stations 190 and 450; exact placement depends on aircraft center-of-gravity requirements.

(3) Figure J-20 shows the configuration of the ERFS for the CH-47. With the ERFS, little space for cargo and passengers remains. Each side of the aircraft can seat four people. Figure J-21 shows the proper placement for the rest of the required equipment to include the FARE.

(4) After the aircraft lands, the fuel pods can be used to set up refueling points quickly. Figure J-22 shows how the refueling points may be set up. However, the actual setup will depend on the equipment available.

(5) The operational advantages of the ERFS are discussed below.

(a) The CH-47 is an instant FARP. Once the CH-47 is on the ground, the system can be ready for refueling within a few minutes. For this reason, the Fat Cow is especially useful for special operations.

(b) The system can be displaced quickly. When refueling operations are completed, FARP equipment is packed up, the CH-47 takes off, and the site is cleared within minutes.

(c) The ERFS may also be pressure refueled (a maximum of 35 psi and 150 gals per minute) for faster turnaround missions.

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11 hours ago, Mav87th said:

UH-60 FATHAWK/WETHAWK
Remote, Rearm, and Refuel Deployable Distribution System

The FATHAWK/WETHAWK Remote, Rearm, and Refuel Deployable Distribution System [R3D2S] is a mission essential system and provides a rapid emplacement for quick rearming and refueling during deep operations as described under Aviation Refueling Mission Area Analysis. This lightweight electric fuel system is needed to accomplish high tempo refueling of OH-58D or AH-64D aircraft to increase on line times. The need exists when rearming and refueling sites are inaccessible by ground transport and when the urgency requires fueling prior to the establishment of a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP). The R3D2S requires rapid emplacement by a UH-60 with external fuel tanks called a “WETHAWK” and crew to refuel two OH-58D/AH-64D aircraft simultaneously.

 

and/or

 

CH-47 Fat Cow

(1) The CH-47's extended range fuel system, better known as Fat Cow, is a modular, interconnectable system composed of up to four 600-gallon noncrashworthy tanks; four electrically operated fuel pumps; a vent system; and associated wiring, plumbing, and mounting hardware. This system can provide up to 2,320 gallons of fuel to refuel other aircraft.

(2) The extended range fuel system (ERFS) increases the commander's mission flexibility. It extends aircraft range and provides an additional forward area refueling source. It is mounted on the left side of the aircraft cargo area between stations 190 and 450; exact placement depends on aircraft center-of-gravity requirements.

(3) Figure J-20 shows the configuration of the ERFS for the CH-47. With the ERFS, little space for cargo and passengers remains. Each side of the aircraft can seat four people. Figure J-21 shows the proper placement for the rest of the required equipment to include the FARE.

(4) After the aircraft lands, the fuel pods can be used to set up refueling points quickly. Figure J-22 shows how the refueling points may be set up. However, the actual setup will depend on the equipment available.

(5) The operational advantages of the ERFS are discussed below.

(a) The CH-47 is an instant FARP. Once the CH-47 is on the ground, the system can be ready for refueling within a few minutes. For this reason, the Fat Cow is especially useful for special operations.

(b) The system can be displaced quickly. When refueling operations are completed, FARP equipment is packed up, the CH-47 takes off, and the site is cleared within minutes.

(c) The ERFS may also be pressure refueled (a maximum of 35 psi and 150 gals per minute) for faster turnaround missions.

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Awesome idea!

 

(Although personally I hope ED drops all unit requirements for refueling/rearming. Imho an invisible FARP should be enough. We, mission editors, have enough creativity to create realistic FARP's. The currently required ground units only make it less realistic and always the same..)

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