The U.S. Air Force is exploring the use of self-flying tankers for aerial refueling and other missions under a new contract. Boston-based Merlin Labs is the beneficiary of the 19-month ...
The KC-46A is a very capable tanker with self-defense capabilities. It can refuel most fixed-wing, receive-capable aircraft. Its refueling boom is driven by a fly-by-wire control system. The hose and ...