probe-and-drogue

English

Adjective

probe-and-drogue (not comparable)

1. (aeronautics) Pertaining to a method of aerial refuelling whereby a probe from the receiving aircraft fits into a trailing hose with drogue attachment from a tanker aircraft.
2. (astronautics) Pertaining to a method of docking spacecraft.

Translations

aerial refuelling method

• French: tuyau et panier
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