The aerial refueling aircraft used in Operation Epic Fury were created from a single $16 million Boeing prototype. See the 'Dash 80.'

Boeing's $16 million bet led to the creation of the 707 jetliner and the Air Force's KC-135 tanker. Here's the fascinating history of the "Dash 80." ...
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The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft Has Impressive Aerial Refueling Abilities - Here's How It Works

The U.S. Navy's E-2 Advanced Hawkeye is a carrier-borne Airborne Command and Control aircraft that has acted as a nerve center and protective umbrella for carrier groups for decades. Although the ...
The Aviationist

Gripen E Cleared for Refueling by KC-390 Millenium

The test campaign, designated Operation Samaúma by the FAB, was undertaken at Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo, home to Embraer’s facility and the Gripen Flight Test Center. The images released show the ...
The National Interest

The KC-10 Extender: America’s Greatest Tanker Plane Ever?

In spite of the KC-10’s admirable qualities, and its decades of valuable service, the Pentagon ultimately scrapped the program in 2024. The KC-10 Extender is one of the most capable aerial refueling ...