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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 mid-flight fuel transfers.   
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 "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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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).