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USAF KC-135R Stratotanker detected operating over Persian Gulf

A KC-135R aerial refueling tanker (Hex: ae04cd) was tracked at 28,200 feet over the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. The presence of this asset indicates active aerial refueling support for regional combat air patrols or training exercises, though the specific mission profile remains unconfirmed.

ADS-B · Persian Gulf1 day agoAE, IR, OMCredibility 50%

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score2.1
Confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.5

Intelligence Tags

#military aviation#aerial refueling#usaf#persian gulf

Locations

Strait of Hormuz

Entities

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