Active Control of Aerial Refueling Hose-Drogue Dynamics with the Improved Reel Take-Up System

Table 2

Hose, drogue, and reel characteristics.

Component	Configuration
Hose
Diameter (internal) (cm)	5.08
Diameter (external) (cm)	6.73
Length (m)	22.86
Weight/length (kg/m)	2.38
Modulus of elasticity (MPa)	13.79
Fracture tension (kN)	13.3
Drogue
Weight (kg)	29.5
Type (m^2)	0.2322
Reel
Weight (kg)	68