Air-to-Air Refuelling Aircraft

Air-to-air refueling is the greatest force multiplier for air operations, allowing for longer bombing missions, persistence in air defense, transport reach, and flexibility in ground-attack tasks. This book covers a range of refuelers and celebrates the key role played by tanker aircraft in the application of air power around the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

Modern strategists often discuss force multipliers, and when it comes to air operations, air-to-air refueling stands out as the most significant multiplier of all. In-flight refueling has revolutionized the capabilities of aircraft, enabling them to undertake long bombing missions, maintain persistent air defense, extend their transport reach, and enhance their flexibility in ground-attack tasks. This book comprehensively explores the history of air-to-air refueling, highlighting the diverse range of refuelers employed, including the Boeing KC-97 and KC-135, Vickers Valiant, Handley Page Victor, Lockheed TriStar, Vickers VC10, McDonnell Douglas KC-10, and the Airbus MRTT Voyager. It sheds light on the pivotal role played by tanker aircraft in the application of air power across the globe, featuring 140 illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding of this critical aspect of military aviation.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 171 x 243 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913870690