MULTIPURPOSE FLYING BOOM

摘要

Embodiments provide a flying boom that is capable of refueling both receptacle-equipped aircraft and probe-equipped aircraft. In one embodiment, a flying boom includes a refueling tube at an end of the flying boom that is adapted to extend from the end of the flying boom to refuel receptacle-equipped aircraft. The flying boom further includes a retractable hose and drogue assembly at the end of the flying boom that is adapted to extend from the end of the flying boom to refuel probe-equipped aircraft.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a flying boom adapted to refuel aircraft in flight, the flying boom including: a refueling tube that is adapted to extend from an end of the flying boom to refuel receptacle-equipped aircraft; and a retractable hose and drogue assembly that is adapted to extend from the end of the flying boom to refuel probe-equipped aircraft.