Does the US Navy have any active aircraft that can refuel other aircraft?
(Other than aircraft like the F-18 carrying fuel tanks modified with the probe / drogue system)
2007-11-22 06:55:45 · 5 answers · asked by Jordan 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
KA-6...which will be peplace by the super-hornet
2007-11-22 06:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly, the S-3 Viking is sometimes used for mid-air refueling when operating off a carrier. I might have the wrong aircraft though..
2007-11-23 11:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by mAT2t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of the Navy operating refueling tankers.
The Marines can convert a C130 with removable tanks. I would not want to tell a Marine it was a Navy aircraft though.
As far as I know the Air Force operates the only dedicated fleet of airborne gas stations
2007-11-22 07:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
every aircraft carrier has air to air refueling. im not 100% sure on the aircraft type however... if the fighters have a missed approach (happens a lot) they often have to refuel before they attempt to land again
2007-11-25 15:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as of now KA6 tanker but going to KA18 soon
2007-11-22 08:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋