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Tanker Aircraft

Refueling aircraft used by the various branches of the United States Military.
Tanker Aircraft Overview
Tankers play a major role in today's regional contingencies providing an “air bridge” for short-notice contingencies such as Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR or theater combat support air refueling as employed during Operation DENY FLIGHT.
KC-10A Extender Fact Sheet
The KC-10A Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces.
KC-10A Extender
The United States Air Force/McDonnell Douglas KC-10A advanced tanker/cargo aircraft is a version of the intercontinental-range DC-10 Series 30CF (convertible freighter), modified to provide increased mobility for U.S. forces in contingency operations.
KC-130 Fact Sheet
Basic Information about the Marine Corp's KC-130 refueling aircraft.
KC-130
The KC-130 is a multi-role, multi-mission tactical tanker/transport which provides the support required by Marine Air Ground Task Forces.
KC-135 Stratotanker Fact Sheet
The KC-135 Stratotanker's principal mission is air refueling. This asset greatly enhances the U. S. Air Force's capability to accomplish its mission of Global Engagement.
KC-135R Stratotanker
The KC-135 Stratotanker's primary mission is to refuel long-range bombers. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied aircraft.

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