This report considers the refueling fleet for the Air Force. The report examines two different refueling methods

Bolkcom, Christopher

Decisions on the composition of the Air Force aerial refueling fleet were made decades ago, when the primary mission was to refuel long-range strategic bombers. Modifications have been made to many of these tanker aircraft (KC-135s and KC-10s) to make them more effective in refueling fighter aircraft. This report examines the balance between two different refueling methods in today's refueling fleet -- "flying boom" and "hose-and-drogue.

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Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom versus Hose-and-Drogue

Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom Versus Hose-and-Drogue

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Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom Versus Hose-and-Drogue

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