Aerial Refueling Operations: How the US Military Extends Fighter Jet Range

Pioneered by the U.S. Army Air Corps in the early 1920's, aerial refueling has been a staple of U.S. military operations since the Vietnam War. This capability is so important, that combat operations and the U.S. military and its global logistics network would be unable to function without it. However, this crucial capability would be under threat in a U.S. - China War.



from Simple Flying https://ift.tt/nxMXKrB
via IFTTT

Comments