The Aviationist

Skunk Works Reveal New Stealthy Tanker Concept With Twin Flying Booms

The NGAS program, also known as KC-Z, aims to replace or complement KC-46 and KC-135 tankers in the 2030s. The program might also include an autonomous tanker for operating in contested environments, ...
The Aviationist

Skunk Works Releases New KC-Z Stealth Tanker Rendering

Lockheed Martin’s secretive division released the rendering of a notional stealth tanker for the Next-Generation Air Refueling System program which aims to replace KC-46 and KC-135 tankers. Lockheed ...
Popular Mechanics

Skunk Works Reveals Its Stealthy Tanker That Will Play Hide and Seek With Russia and China

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division has revealed concept art of what a stealthy tanker would look like. The concept is in response to KC-Z, the Air Force’s proposed stealth tanker. The Air Force ...
Aviation Week

Skunk Works Shows New, Optionally Crewed Tanker Concept

An image of a new, optionally crewed tanker concept on Lockheed Martin’s booth at the Airlift/Tanker Association conference. Credit: Brian Everstine GRAPEVINE, Texas—Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has ...
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Skunk Works Reveal New Stealthy Tanker Concept With Twin Flying Booms

The notional concept comes as the U.S. Air Force prepares for an analysis of alternatives for the Next Generation Aerial Refueling System (NGAS). Lockheed Martin's secretive Skunk Works division has ...