aerial tanker

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times

The PLA in recent days has “revealed new progress made in its advanced weaponry and equipment including its hypersonic missile, amphibious assault ship, aerial tanker and large destroyers, all of which are described by military analysts as having important roles to play if a conflict breaks out in the Taiwan Straits,” the Global Times said.

From Washington Times

Airbus is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to take on Boeing’s troubled aerial tanker with an American-made version of the European company’s A330 jetliner.

From Seattle Times

The Air Force repeatedly found debris inside its 767-based aerial tanker.

From Seattle Times

McGowan said a large aerial tanker was flying from the Australian east coast to help fight the blaze.

From Seattle Times