refuelers
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Refuelers are vehicles, aircraft, or people that supply fuel to other vehicles or aircraft.
The term most often appears in military contexts, where aerial refuelers—tanker aircraft—extend the range of fighters and bombers by transferring fuel mid-flight: The refuelers rendezvoused with the squadron over the Atlantic.
Ground refuelers service aircraft on runways or vehicles in the field.
Fluid-moving machine
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
- petrolMotor vehicle fuel
station · forecourt · self-service · full-service · attendant · kiosk · canopy · dispenser
Vessel for liquid bulk
- boomLoud deep sound
- drogueTowed deceleration device
- air-to-airBetween flying craft
- probeThorough examination or tool
receptacle · boom operator · anchor · basket · midair · sortie · avgas
Portable fuel container
- tanker truckVehicle transporting bulk liquids
- fleetVehicles under unified command
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- transporterOne who conveys cargo
logistics · tarmac · apron · ramp · lorry · dispatch · turnaround
pump
Fluid-moving machine
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- gasolineRefined petroleum vehicle fuel
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
petrol · station · forecourt · self-service · full-service · attendant · kiosk · canopy · dispenser · octane
tanker
Vessel for liquid bulk
- boomLoud deep sound
- drogueTowed deceleration device
- air-to-airBetween flying craft
probe · receptacle · boom operator · anchor · basket · midair · sortie · avgas
bowser
Portable fuel container
- tanker truckVehicle transporting bulk liquids
- fleetVehicles under unified command
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
transporter · logistics · tarmac · apron · ramp · lorry · dispatch · turnaround
bunker
Reinforced subterranean stronghold
- bargeFlat freight vessel
- vesselReceptacle for contents
- ship-to-shipBetween two watercraft
- aircraftairplane, airliner, airplanes, plane, biplane
- ground crewsline crew, ground support, baggage handlers, marshals, wing walkers