#air tanker
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...
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.
RSAF Becomes A Major Airbus A330 MRTT Operator As Saudi Arabia Buys 4 More
Saudi Arabia is set to grow its A330 MRTT fleet to 10 and become one of the top operators of Airbus' popular tanker.
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.
What Is Hot Pit Refueling? The USAF Is Adding Dozens Of These Rapid-Fuel Sites
The Air Force is not only expanding where it can hot-pit refuel the KC-135 Stratotanker but also other kinds of aircraft...
Handley Page Victor Marks 30th Year At Yorkshire Air Museum With Planned Engine Run Next Week
The Yorkshire Air Museum, a museum with humble beginnings, is planning a tribute to its Victor K.2 Tanker in its collect...
History: The USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Whose 20-Degree Dive Saved A Fighter Jet
One of the two jets had already flamed out.
5 Key Steps When Converting Regular Planes Into Air Tankers
The original aircraft is stripped down to the structural members for conversion.
How Does Fuel Storage Differ Between Tankers & Conventional Transport Aircraft?
The lower section of the fuselage serves as the primary fuel storage.
