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 were 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.
- A large tanker is seen attempting to refuel a civilian ship in "Home, Part I."