Overview
The RAF Tristar is a retired air-to-air refuelling (AAR) tanker and transport aircraft, formerly in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). All airframes were second-hand Lockheed L-1011-500 TriStars converted from airliners previously operated by British Airways and Pan American World Airways ; they entered service with the RAF in 1984.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 50.04 m |
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| Wingspan | 50.09 m |
| Height | 16.87 m |
Powerplant
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce RB211 |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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