Can air tankers use their own fuel?

The tankers do indeed give their own fuel to whoever they are refueling. I expected an internal fuel tank in the cabin that would first be emptied to whatever aircraft was receiving fuel.

Where do air tankers carry fuel?

They carry extra fuel tanks, usually in the cargo holds and even where passengers usually sit. The whole plane is a flying gas station. So it takes off at a very heavy weight, most of it being fuel.

Can a kc135 refuel itself?

The jet is specially modified in a number of ways. These enhancements include a refueling receptacle above the cockpit so that the KC-135RTs themselves can be refueled by other tankers—a feature standard Stratotankers do not have.

Can commercial planes refuel in the air?

Technically it can, if the aircraft has special refueling equipment like the Air Force One does. But most safety regulators will not allow it . Air to air refueling is inherently very unsafe. It is not a good idea to allow two planes, one fully loaded with fuel and the other with passengers, to come so close.

How much fuel does a tanker plane carry?

It is a swept-wing, long range, high altitude, high speed jet transport. The KC-135 can haul either 83,000 pounds of cargo, airlift up to 80 passengers or carry 202,800 pounds of JP-4 jet fuel, most of which is transferable for global refueling missions.

How many planes can a tanker refuel?

Tankers can be equipped with multipoint hose-and-drogue systems allowing two (or more) aircraft to refuel simultaneously, reducing time spent refueling by as much as 75\% for a four aircraft strike package.

How much fuel can an air tanker hold?

The turbofan-powered aircraft carry up to 12,000 US gallons (45,000 Liters) of water or fire retardant in an exterior belly-mounted tank, the contents of which can be released in eight seconds. Four air tankers are currently in operation, all DC-10-30 aircraft, with the call-signs Tanker 910, 911, 912 and 914.

What aircraft can be refueled by a KC-135 tanker?

Stratotankers
These KC-135s are capable of refueling two receiver aircraft at the same time. Air Mobility Command manages an inventory of 396 Stratotankers, of which the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard fly 243 aircraft in support of AMC’s mission.

Can you use jet fuel in a truck engine?

And just as you shouldn’t use jet fuel in your truck, you shouldn’t use automotive engine oil in aircraft piston engines , either. Interested in learning more about jet fuel?

Do the wing tanks have fuel bladders?

AFAIK the wing tanks do not have these bladders, but they’re much smaller spaces overall and more easily accessed. Separating the fuel into multiple tanks has several advantages: The tanker is still serviceable with one or more of the tanks unable to carry fuel (leak in the bladder, pump failure, etc).

Why do refueling tankers hold such a small percentage of fuel?

You might be surprised to learn that most refueling tankers hold a relatively small percentage of their total fuselage volume in fuel. The reason why is simple; a plane stuffed to the gills with fuel would be so grossly overloaded it wouldn’t make it off the runway.

Can you use airplane fuel in a car?

Not the best idea, people. This fuel is made specifically for airplanes, and there is a reason that led was phased out of the fuel we use in our cars. Even though some older cars have engines that can handle the led in aviation fuel, it’s not recommended that you use the same fuel that powers these massive planes.