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aerial tanker

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noun

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


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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2021

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 executive fleet, and its B-52 and 767-based aerial tanker programs.

From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2012

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)