Air Force Aerial Refueling Methods: Flying Boom Versus Hose-and-Drogue

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Abstract:

Decisions on the composition of the Air Force aerial refueling fleet were made decades ago, when the primary mission was to refuel long-range strategic bombers. Modifications have been made to many of these tanker aircraft KC-135s and KC-10s to make them more effective in refueling fighter aircraft. This report, which will be updated, examines the balance between two different refueling methods in todays refueling fleet - flying boom and hose-and-drogue.

Author(s):
Bolkcom, Christopher
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress
Pagination:
0012

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL32910
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*REFUELING IN FLIGHT, FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, LONG RANGE(DISTANCE), MISSIONS, TANKER AIRCRAFT, FUEL HOSES, AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, BOMBER AIRCRAFT, BOOMS(EQUIPMENT)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Aircraft Operations
Keyword(s):
FLYING BOOM, HOSE AND DROGUE
Report Date:
2006 Jun 05
Creation Date:
2006 Oct 04