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A '''refueling tanker''', or " | 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. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
*It is not known what type or vessel is used as a " | *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 | *Tankers are also mentioned as an option to fuel Vipers searching for the missing [[Kara Thrace|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. | *It is possible that the tankers are a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system. | ||
* A | * A [[refinery ship], referred to as "tanker", is attempting to refuel the ''[[Striker]]'' in "[[Home, Part I]]". | ||
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Revision as of 21:23, 26 February 2007
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.
- A [[refinery ship], referred to as "tanker", is attempting to refuel the Striker in "Home, Part I".