"John R Weiss" wrote in message
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Anyone know of the Tomcat being used in the role of a tanker; especially
during the current period? Can the F-14 pass gas? Thanks

Tanker capability was in the original specs, but the requirement was never
developed (it MAY have been demonstrated once in early development).

Oh really? Never heard it, even in the days of a non-functional mock up and
the dog 'n pony show brief.

OTOH, there's a great picture of an F-18E (F?) configured with five tanks
tanking an F-14. Kinda like having an alcoholic bartender serving drinks to
a teetotaler.

R / John