Video shows aircraft refueling mid-air, netizens say 'outstanding precision'

A video of an airplane refuelling its tank mid-air in sky amid  ongoing flight from a jet that is hovering behind has sparked a huge reaction on internet. 10-second clip was shared on Twitter by a p named Science is Amazing that features in-flight refuelling (IFR) also kwn as air-to-air refuelling (AAR) in which military aircraft or fuel tanker can be seen transferring  fuel to an airplane using its "probe-and-drogue" system where a pipe is injected into receiver.  

With over 2.3 million views, internet was left stunned at aerial refuelling activity carried out in sky as two aircraft slowly flew positioned in chrology one after or. aircraft ahead with a white and blue metal body could be seen undergoing severe turbulence as fuel is pumped into it with an extended grappled line from a refuelling hose from military aircraft. Despite severe winds, interestingly, as users pointed out, looped hose connected with receiver’s line that reached straight for tanker. t just that,  receiver airplane was able to haul it back after cable was connected without even deviating it in any or direction.  

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Netizens surprised at risky procedure

“Really? I Am surprised wind up in sky couldn't blow funnel away,” wrote a user. “I think both parts are magnetic,” replied second. “My man, airplane pilots are trained to be in perfection, if y are t, n y are bad,” wrote third. “This is a feature available only on fighter aircraft, as y have smaller fuel capacity due to various limitations,” wrote fourth. While some users joked about procedure, ors thought that process “Seems much easier than it used to be on Top Gun!” 

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