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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

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

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