14,000 Pounds Of Fuel: What The MQ-25A Stingray Takes Off The Super Hornet
The US Navy's MQ-25 Stingray is moving closer to service, bringing autonomous refueling and new capabilities to carrier aviation.
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Aerial refueling is both a demanding and essential operation for the airborne assets of the United States military. The US Navy routinely uses this organic fleet capability to extend operations and provide fuel to its aviators in emergency situations. For many years, the role of tactical fleet refueler has been assigned to multirole fighters, allowing carrier air wings to maintain greater endurance during extended operations.
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- 65 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 2, 2026
- Byline
- Christian P. Martin
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- Simple Flying