System and method for transferring fuel in flight from a tanker aircraft to multiple receiver aircraft
US9315277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D39/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailing boom system for aerial refueling and a method for aerial refueling of multiple receiver aircraft. The trailing boom system for aerial refueling includes a parent pod capable of being connected to a wing of an aircraft, and a detachable pod releasable from the parent pod, the detachable pod including an extendible boom for refueling aircraft in flight.
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