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A | A ''refueling tanker'', or "Tanker Bird", is a vessel that allows [[Viper (RDM)|Vipers]] and [[Raptor|Raptors]] to refuel away from a battlestar or base by means of inflight fuel transfers. | ||
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*It is not known what type or vessel is used as a "Tanker Bird". The vessel is mentioned by Admiral Adama in ([[Occupation]]), but is not seen on screen. | *It is not known what type or vessel is used as a "Tanker Bird". The vessel is mentioned by Admiral Adama in ([[Occupation]]), but is not seen on screen. However, it is likely to be a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system. | ||
*Tankers were also mentioned as an option to fuel Vipers searching for the missing [[Kara Thrace|Lieutenant Kara Thrace]] ([[You Can't Go Home Again]]). | |||
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Revision as of 02:31, 9 October 2006
A refueling tanker, or "Tanker Bird", is a vessel that allows Vipers and Raptors to refuel away from a battlestar or base by means of inflight fuel transfers.
Notes
- It is not known what type or vessel is used as a "Tanker Bird". The vessel is mentioned by Admiral Adama in (Occupation), but is not seen on screen. However, it is likely to be a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system.
- Tankers were also mentioned as an option to fuel Vipers searching for the missing Lieutenant Kara Thrace (You Can't Go Home Again).