Enhanced ruddevator for improved air refueling boom flight...

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2007-10-12

2010-12-14

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Aircraft structure

Fuel supply

Reexamination Certificate

active

07850121

ABSTRACT:
In-flight fuel transfer from one aircraft to another aircraft or aerial refueling can extend the flight duration of a receiver aircraft and thereby increase its operational range and/or effectiveness by enabling it to fly farther or for longer duration without returning to the ground. Improved aerial fuel transfer is disclosed in connection with a method and system for in flight transfers of fuel from one aircraft to another. Enhanced fuel transfer operations including boom control are disclosed.

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