aerial tanker

基本解释

The formation and distribution of wake flow behind a large aerial tanker are discussed, Then the mathematic model of disturbance to the refueled aircraft during refueling is given.
研究了大型授油机尾流的形成和分布特点，分析了受油机在不同位置进入黾流时飞机所受的影响，提出了相应的数学建模方法。
LOUIS The Boeing Company has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft that will replace 179 of the service's 400 KC-135 tankers.
目前服役的KC-135加油机总数为400架，新型加油机将取代其中179架。
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With the decision made by the U.S. Air Force to select the KC-767 for its aerial tanker competition, not only did the 767 line get resuscitated, but Pratt's PW4000 series got a major shot in the arm.
当美国空军作出决定选择KC-767作为其空中加油机时，这不仅使767生产线得以复苏，而且也助了普惠PW4000系列发动机一臂之力。
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Northrop's recent posturing on the next generation aerial tanker competition could prove a plus for Boeing.
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