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Aerial Refueling: Examining The Top 5 Tanker Aircraft

Aerial Refueling: Examining The Top 5 Tanker Aircraft

Some of these tankers have been supporting combat forces for decades.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What We Know Of The US Air Force’s Plans For New Stealthy Tanker

What We Know Of The US Air Force’s Plans For New Stealthy Tanker

The Air Force is planning to procure a stealthy tanker to survive the high-threat environments of the future.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Long Does Aerial Refueling Take?

How Long Does Aerial Refueling Take?

The process can significantly extend aircraft operating range.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
When Was The First Aerial Refueling?

When Was The First Aerial Refueling?

The first refueling exercise was performed over 100 years ago.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF

Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF

The United States Air Force (USAF) has four types of tankers in its fleet.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
42 Years Of Flight: The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender's History

42 Years Of Flight: The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender's History

A look at one of the United States Air Force’s key assets.

Devansh Mehta 2 years ago
Washington State's Aerial Refueling Hub: A Brief Guide To Fairchild Air Force Base

Washington State's Aerial Refueling Hub: A Brief Guide To Fairchild Air Force Base

A brief guide to Fairchild Air Force Base just east of Spokane, Washington with a rich aviation history.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Pushing Boundaries: What Is The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray?

Pushing Boundaries: What Is The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray?

Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray is an aircraft carrier-based unmanned refueling drone for the United States Navy.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
How Two Pilots Flew For More Than 64 Consecutive Days Without Landing

How Two Pilots Flew For More Than 64 Consecutive Days Without Landing

In 1958 two men in a Cessna took off on a nonstop 150,000-mile flight around the desert outside Las Vegas and set a reco...

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
Handley Page Victor Marks 30th Year At Yorkshire Air Museum With Planned Engine Run Next Week

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...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How The USAF Overcame Issues With The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus

How The USAF Overcame Issues With The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus

A main problem with the KC-46 was the refueling boom vision system.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Combat Missions Complete: What's Next For The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender?

Combat Missions Complete: What's Next For The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender?

A look at what the future holds for this military aircraft.

Joshua Kupietzky 2 years ago
Brazilian Air Force's Embraer C-390 Millennium Fleet Reaches 10,000 Flight Hours

Brazilian Air Force's Embraer C-390 Millennium Fleet Reaches 10,000 Flight Hours

The new Embraer military transport has accumulated 10,000 flight hours. Read on about its capabilities.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Key Steps When Converting Regular Planes Into Air Tankers

5 Key Steps When Converting Regular Planes Into Air Tankers

The original aircraft is stripped down to the structural members for conversion.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray: A Refueling Drone To Revolutionize The Tanker Market

The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray: A Refueling Drone To Revolutionize The Tanker Market

The MQ-25 became the first unmanned tanker in history to refuel other aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
How Does Fuel Storage Differ Between Tankers & Conventional Transport Aircraft?

How Does Fuel Storage Differ Between Tankers & Conventional Transport Aircraft?

The lower section of the fuselage serves as the primary fuel storage.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
Aerial Refueling: How Is Composite Skin Enhancing Mobility Missions?

Aerial Refueling: How Is Composite Skin Enhancing Mobility Missions?

Boeing partnered with Aurora Flight Sciences to further develop advanced defensive systems and countermeasures for aeria...

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
Embraer Delivers Sixth C-390 Millenium To Brazilian Air Force

Embraer Delivers Sixth C-390 Millenium To Brazilian Air Force

Brazil's Embraer welcomes the first fully capable C-390 Millenium into its fleet.

Joe Kunzler 3 years ago
How Long Could Air Force One Fly With Refueling?

How Long Could Air Force One Fly With Refueling?

While there are no official stats on this, we try to look for an answer.

Chris Loh 3 years ago