An in-flight refueling assembly for an aircraft to be refueled by a fuel dispensing aircraft includes a refueling probe extending from the aircraft and having an electromagnet with an energized condition and a non-energized condition. A refueling probe receptacle is connected to the fuel dispensing aircraft. A superconductor is connected to the receptacle such that the refueling probe becomes aligned with the receptacle when the electromagnet is placed in the energized condition.
MAGNETIC REFUELING ASSEMBLY
03.11.2022
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT |
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