KC-137R family project

[J Maverick 16]

Whats the unrefueled max range I can make on the KC137R?

As Wikipedia says the ferry range is: 11,015 mi (17,766 km)
while the range with additional transfer fuel (150,000 lb (68,039 kg)) is 1,500 mi (2,419 km).

KC-137R should be around these numbers or somehow even a little bit more. Never had time to do a "burn-it-all" flight across the Pacific without landing but I can tell you that when I did the relocation voyage for OPRF with it in May I was nearly full in tanks and when I arrived at PHNL (Hawaii) I haven't yet used half of the fuel and I'm talking about the old engines specs (don't ask...). Now with the real specs it could probably cross all the Pacific without problems and maybe even continue but I doubt someone would have time for that in FG.
Regards, Mav

[IAHM-COL]

oh ok
I am just asking because the longest USA Tour flight is coming eventually.
It is a Long Range Military event. And I think this babe is going to be my choice to fly the long hours

Thanks for your work!

[Octal450]

The models with IAE engines should get 12514, but the center tank still don't feed fuel, so that limits it.

The CFMs should get 12060, same prob of the fuel tanks.

[J Maverick 16]

...but the center tank still don't feed fuel, so that limits it.

Which can be solve by leveling the fuel in-flight a few times, especially during long flights.
Regards, Mav

[Octal450]

True. Pushing the Levelling buttons work.

[J Maverick 16]

UPDATED TO-DO LIST IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE (deadline 2017):

COMMON:
1) Rework completely and integrate both engines display and systems display and feature an additional nav display to fit the Block 45.
2) update overhead panel. (bugfix the EFB, update EFIS controller)
3) add an AoA indicator (SHM has made both instruments and texture, need someone to refine them plus create the code).
4) Update sounds (add an additional touchdown from MD-11, improving some GPWS, increase gear sound)
5) Add ground services (gear chocks, de-icing) 411
6) Work on new splash screens for all versions (done: KC, RT). JMav
7) Improve Gmeter instrument (min and max Gs pulled needles)
8) Improve Stby-AI instrument for EC/RC to make it more like a PFD.

KC-137R /-RT:
1) improve ATA refueling (boom texture and model + code, onox model, RT) 411, JMav

EC-137R:
1) improve a lot the AWACS officer area by adding maps, NDs, upgrade/remove current instruments, reworking 3D, etc. 411, JMav (searching volunteers)
2) improve the airframe 3D model (searching volunteers)

RC-137R:
1) rework livery texture according to new model + make a new set of liveries (JMav).
2) implement advanced military recon systems. (searching for experts...)
3) improve the airframe 3D model (searching volunteers)

E-8R:
1) improve the airframe 3D model (Martien VDP).
2) liveries after the 3D (JMav).
3) implement ground surveillance systems with targeting and similar. (searching for experts...)
4) Work on new instruments. JMav

C-137R:
1) Fix/add new textures. 411, JMav
2) improve the airframe 3D model (winglets testing).
3) new liveries (JMav).

This is the lot.
Regards, Mav

[OPFOR77]

What do you mean by "advanced military recon systems" and "ground surveillance with targeting"?

I may be able to help after my current project and the A-10.

[J Maverick 16]

What do you mean by "advanced military recon systems" and "ground surveillance with targeting"?

I mean this:



this:



and this:



Which are the interiors of E-3, RC-135 and E-8C.
If you could help with implementing some of those systems it'd be awesome. (You'll probably be helped regarding 3D and textures).
Regards, Mav

[OPFOR77]

I more meant how do these systems work? What are the details behind them? And no promises yet but I may work on this.

[OPFOR77]

Another question - hopped into some of these, and how do you set the VOR radial in-cockpit?