Tanker (aircraft)

A tanker is an aircraft used for in-flight refuelling.

Related Topics:
Aircraft - In-flight refuelling

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Typically used by an air force for refuelling smaller, shorter-range aircraft, tanker are usually converted transport aircraft.

Related Topics:
Air force - Transport aircraft

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The US Air Force uses the KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-10 Extender. An exception to the rule involving transport aircraft is found with the US Navy, which uses a converted attack aircraft model (the KA-6) for operating off its aircraft carriers.

Related Topics:
US Air Force - KC-135 Stratotanker - KC-10 Extender - US Navy - Attack aircraft - KA-6 - Aircraft carriers

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Tankers have also been used for the Concorde, so it could take off easier.

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