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aerial tanker

American  

noun

  1. a multiengined aircraft designed to refuel other aircraft in flight.


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Military aircraft on display starting Tuesday include the J-20 stealth fighter and YU-20 aerial tanker.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Navy contract to build the MQ-25 Stingray, an unmanned aerial tanker that will be launched via catapult from a carrier deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2018

The aerial tanker arrived in Kyrgyzstan the day before the accident.

From Time • Apr. 15, 2014

Air Force's multibillion-dollar aerial tanker competition after concluding it would be too risky, according to sources closely following the issue.

From Reuters • Mar. 8, 2010

Jones revved up his swift aerial tanker and still the unknown aircraft steadily pulled away toward California.

From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)