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Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR)

The aircraft participated in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project. The 300-gallon aerial refueling store seen on the belly of the aircraft carried fuel and a refueling drogue. This aircraft acted as a tanker in the study to develop an aerodynamic model for future automated aerial refueling, especially of unmanned vehicles.

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EC03-0293-03 September 18, 2003 Two F/A-18 aircraft involved in NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling project fly over the California desert.
EC03-0293-05 September 18, 2003 Two F/A-18 aircraft involved in NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling project fly over Edwards Air Force Base.
EC03-0293-06 September 18, 2003 Unique view from a trailing chase aircraft shows the undersides of two F/A-18 aircraft involved in NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling project.
EC03-0293-15 September 18, 2003 F/A-18 "tanker" aircraft involved in NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling project with hose and drogue deployed.
EC02-0294-1 December 19, 2002 This NASA Dryden F/A-18 is participating in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project. F/A-18 (No. 847) is acting as an in-flight refueling tanker in the study.
EC02-0294-2 December 19, 2002 These two F/A-18 aircraft are participating in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project. The "tanker" aircraft (No. 847) is testing with a pod containing air-refueling equipment. The second aircraft (No. 843) is the receiver during the study.
EC02-0294-4 December 19, 2002 These two F/A-18 aircraft are participating in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project. The "tanker" aircraft (No. 847) is undergoing testing with a pod containing air-refueling equipment. The second aircraft (No. 843) is the receiver during the study.
EC02-0282-1 December 11, 2002 A NASA F/A-18, participating in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project, flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on Dec. 11, 2002.
EC02-0282-3 December 11, 2002 A NASA F/A-18, participating in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project, flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on Dec. 11, 2002.
EC02-0282-5 December 11, 2002 A NASA F/A-18, participating in the Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project, flies over the Dryden Flight Research Center and Rogers Dry Lake on Dec. 11, 2002.



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