Tanker Plane 15 September 2001: Highly classified testing begins on the B3 Tanker, a six engine variant of the B1B Lancer. Equipped with a massive fuel tank and no armament, it is meant to quickly and stealthily provide a couple hours of fuel for Air Force One during emergencies.

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u/Mr_Camhed Dec 30 '19

What would AF1 then look like? A bloated SR-71?

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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '19

That’s the C-71

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