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How V-22 Ospreys Greatly Extend The Range Of Marine Fighter Jets

How V-22 Ospreys Greatly Extend The Range Of Marine Fighter Jets

The US Marines have modified their Ospreys to provide aerial refueling to its fighter jets, significantly extending thei...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
USAF In The Lead: The World’s 5 Largest Tanker Aircraft Fleets

USAF In The Lead: The World’s 5 Largest Tanker Aircraft Fleets

With three-quarters of the world's tanker fleet, the USAF dominates the list of aerial tanker fleets.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The US Air Force Bases Most Likely To Be The New KC-46A Pegasus MOB 7

The US Air Force Bases Most Likely To Be The New KC-46A Pegasus MOB 7

The KC-46 Pegasus takes flight, ready to refuel the fight in the upcoming seven locations.

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
What To Know About Scott Air Force Base: The Home Of The US Air Mobility Command's 'Showcase Wing'

What To Know About Scott Air Force Base: The Home Of The US Air Mobility Command's 'Showcase Wing'

Scott Air Force Base is a provider of essential yet, generally unknown and unsung services that keep Air Force operation...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
USAF SHARK Contract: Turning Fighter Jets & Drones Into Versatile Small Tankers

USAF SHARK Contract: Turning Fighter Jets & Drones Into Versatile Small Tankers

Enhanced in-flight fuel transfer technologies will extend the aircraft's range and capability. It will open up new possi...

Ahmad Helmy 1 year ago
What Are The Main Functions Of The US Military KC-46 Pegasus?

What Are The Main Functions Of The US Military KC-46 Pegasus?

The KC-46 Pegasus is primarily used for aerial refueling.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
Boeing MQ-25 Uncrewed Carrier-Based Refueler: US Navy JPALS Test Successful

Boeing MQ-25 Uncrewed Carrier-Based Refueler: US Navy JPALS Test Successful

The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is advancing naval aviation and uncrewed aviation.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
Aerial Refueling Operations: How the US Military Extends Fighter Jet Range

Aerial Refueling Operations: How the US Military Extends Fighter Jet Range

Aerial refueling is a crucial force multiplier and U.S. military has relied on this capability since the Vietnam War.

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
What Are The Future Trends In Air-To-Air Refueling Technology?

What Are The Future Trends In Air-To-Air Refueling Technology?

With the KC-10 being retired and the KC-135 not too far behind, what is the way forward for midair refueling?

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
What Roles Did The KC-135 Stratotanker Play In US Military Missions?

What Roles Did The KC-135 Stratotanker Play In US Military Missions?

The KC-135 outlasted the KC-10 as the USAF's midair refueler. Simple Flying now examines the Stratotanker's military mis...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
Why Did The USAF Decide To Retire The KC-10 Extender?

Why Did The USAF Decide To Retire The KC-10 Extender?

The KC-10 was designed to supplement the KC-135 for USAF aerial refueling ops. Yet the KC-10 is actualte first of the tw...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
KC-135 Stratotanker Vs KC-46 Pegasus: Comparing The Aerial Refueling Generations

KC-135 Stratotanker Vs KC-46 Pegasus: Comparing The Aerial Refueling Generations

The KC-46 Pegasus is a much-needed replacement for the KC-135 tanker.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
France Sells Its 14 KC-135 Tankers To Private Aerial Refueling Contractor Metrea

France Sells Its 14 KC-135 Tankers To Private Aerial Refueling Contractor Metrea

The news comes as the FASF is divesting its fleet of KC-135s to replace them with Airbus A330-based tankers.

Vyte Klisauskaite 2 years ago
US Air Force Aerial Refueling KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World 45-Hour Flight

US Air Force Aerial Refueling KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World 45-Hour Flight

The US Air Force just sent one of their growing number of Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelers on a global circumnavig...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Trip Report: A Ride Inside US Air Force KC-135

Trip Report: A Ride Inside US Air Force KC-135

A trip report from flying aboard a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker of the US Air Force's Washington Air Guard.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How Many USAF KC-135 Stratotankers Are Still Flying?

How Many USAF KC-135 Stratotankers Are Still Flying?

Even though it is due to be retired, the KC-46 will remain in service with the USAF for a decade or more.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
KC-135 Flap Falls From The Sky Into Quiet Hawaiian Beach Community's Lagoon

KC-135 Flap Falls From The Sky Into Quiet Hawaiian Beach Community's Lagoon

A piece of a civilian-operated Stratotanker fell from the sky into a lagoon near a residential area in Hawaii.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender

5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender

Aerial refueling is invaluable to the US and its military allies' aerial operations. For decades, the KC-10 has been an ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight

US Air Force Air Refueling Squadron Takes KC-10A Extender On Final Flight

The final flight of KC-10A 83-0078 provides a chance to look back at the KC-10A Extender's contributions.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Modernization Delayed By Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Modernization Delayed By Wing Aerial Refueling Pods

Watchdog report finds more delays for the modernization of the Air Force's new tankers despite decline in costs.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago