Modular refueling systems for aircraft
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Feb 21, 2019
app pub date -
Mar 13, 2018
filing date -
Mar 13, 2018
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Abstract
A modular refueling system for an aircraft includes a modular bay recessed within the aircraft. The modular bay includes a modular bay interface. The modular refueling system includes a plurality of payload modules each having a respective function and a payload interface adapted to connect to at least a portion of the modular bay interface. The plurality of payload modules includes an aerial refueling module. The payload modules are interchangeably insertable into the modular bay to enable the modular bay to support the functions of the payload modules. The aerial refueling module is insertable into the modular bay to enable the aircraft to provide fuel to recipient aircraft during flight.
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- 2018 Application Filing Year
- B64D Class
- 2517 Applications Filed
- 1779 Patents Issued To-Date
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- B64D Class
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