The LMXT provides the US Air Force with in-air refueling on long-haul flights, which would greatly assist the US Air Force in any potential conflict with a country like China.
Lockheed Martin was able to develop this tanker, which is somewhat similar to civilian aircraft, as US Air Force officials identified specific scenarios that require pumping fuel during flights in Europe or Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific region, according to Ken Moss, project manager at Lockheed. Martin for The National Interest.
Moss explained that the LMXT is extremely flexible, as it can handle the support of joint work teams in flights, as it saves fuel and is considered an important safe point of contact during operations.
He pointed out that this tanker provides fuel for aircraft in order to allow them to participate in combat operations, with the possibility of carrying heavy munitions in certain scenarios.
This tanker can also be treated as an important aircraft to provide support to fleets of remotely piloted aircraft.
He explained that this military aircraft is considered a multi-role fuel and transport aircraft, and will be equipped to meet all requirements of the Air Force, including those of NATO partners.
Moss stated that this tanker provides a safe and flexible central control unit that can be used in combat operations, noting that it also has the ability to supply fuel to any aircraft equipped with standard equipment.
The tanker carries about 25,000 pounds of additional fuel from special tanks, in addition to the fuel it carries to operate the aircraft.
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