Drogue deploying/retrieval device, system, and method

Details Drogue deploying/retrieval device, system, and method Drogue deploying/retrieval device, system, and method

2007-11-12

2011-12-13

Dinh, Tien (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuel supply

C244S0010TD

Reexamination Certificate

active

08074931

ABSTRACT:
An in-flight refueling device includes an arm, ring and actuator. The arm has a proximate end and a distal end. The ring is secured to the distal end and is configured to releasably secure a drogue for a refueling hose. The actuator is secured to the proximate end and is configured to extend the arm a predetermined distance.

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