MQ-25 Stingray
Type: Aerial Refueling Tanker
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
Overview
First carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling aircraft. Designed to extend the range and endurance of carrier air wing strike fighters by providing organic aerial refueling capability. Successfully completed autonomous aerial refueling of F/A-18, F-35C, and E-2D in flight tests.
Technical Specifications
| role | Aerial refueling from aircraft carriers |
|---|---|
| expected_ioc | ~2026 |
| fuel_offload | 6,800 kg at 900+ km from carrier |
| manufacturer | Boeing |
| carrier_capable | Yes (autonomous carrier operations) |
Operators
- United States
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