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*It is not known what type or vessel is used as a "Tanker Bird". The vessel is mentioned by Admiral Adama in | *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. | ||
*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]]). | *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]]). | ||
*It is possible that the tankers are a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system. | *It is possible that the tankers are a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system. | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 17 October 2006
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.
- Tankers were also mentioned as an option to fuel Vipers searching for the missing Lieutenant Kara Thrace (You Can't Go Home Again).
- It is possible that the tankers are a Raptor or shuttle modified with a buddy refueling system.