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The Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker-Transport (MRTT) is a European air-refueling tanker derived from the widebody civil airliner bearing the same name. It reached initial operational capability (IOC) in 2011. MRTT is typically powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 772B high-bypass turbofan engines supplying 71,100 lbf.

So, it’s been a minute. Last season, this writer was a semi-regular diarist, posting game recaps and "analysis" for nearly every game the ladies played.  This year, however, life and work have repeatedly intervened, and while I’ve taken some notes for just about every game, the task of writing to that level has basically felt insurmountable.

The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron is a Group 5 UAS powered by a single Rotax 914 4-cylinder piston engine supplying 115 hp (86 kW) of power to the propeller. Since its inception the family has spawned a variety of scaled up or down derivatives with different powerplants, including the Heron TP, Super Heron HF, Heron MK. II and Tactical Heron. As of the time of this writing, more than 160 Herons are in service with military operators worldwide.   

The Tiger (formerly EC665) is an attack helicopter built by Airbus and is powered by a pair of Turbomeca Rolls-Royce MTR390 engines. Each nation uses the Tiger in slightly different roles such as force protection and armed reconnaissance, which has led to multiple divergent aircraft configurations across France, Germany, Spain and Australia.

The Airbus A400M Atlas is a medium lift military cargo aircraft powered by four Europrop International (EPI) TP400-D6 engines. Airbus markets the A400M as a multi-role tanker-transport capable of carrying more than the Lockheed Martin C-130J yet still being able to operate from austere runways as a tactical transport. The aircraft can transport loads up to 37 tons or 81,571 lbs.

The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium military transport aircraft powered by two IAE V2500-E5 turbofan engines capable of supplying 31,330 lbf. (138 kN) of thrust each. It was originally known as the KC-390.    

Ole Miss women's volleyball has earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament and will face Creighton in the first round on December 2.

The CH-53 is a heavy transport helicopter that has been in continuous U.S. service since 1966. Multiple variants exist, powered by two or three turboshaft engines. The H-53 family includes cargo, anti-mine warfare and combat search and rescue (CSAR) variants. As of the time of this writing, there are more than 260 H-53s in service in the U.S., Israel, Iran and Germany. Mexico and Japan are historical operators of the type.   

The Boeing C-17A Globemaster III is a heavy-lift military transport. The aircraft is powered by four Pratt & Whitney (PW) F117-100 engines that produce 40,400 pounds (lb.) of thrust each. The C-17 requires a minimum crew of three (pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster) but also has two optional observer positions in the cockpit. The C-17A’s namesake, Globemaster III, follows the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and Douglas C-124 Globemaster II.