X-47B to test mid-air refueling

The X-47B will test its ability to refuel in the air within the next few weeks. The U.S. Navy told Military.com that testing will take place at NAS Patuxent River.

By Northrop Grumman [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

During the demonstration, the unmanned aircraft will hook up with a tanker from Omega Air.

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