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.
- Tankers are also mentioned as an option to fuel Vipers searching for the missing Lieutenant Kara Thrace (You Can't Go Home Again).
- It is possible that the tankers are a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system.
- The refinery ship Daru Mozu, referred to as "tanker", is attempting to refuel the Striker in "Home, Part I".