Definition of "probe-and-drogue" []

• 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. (adjective)
• Pertaining to a method of docking spacecraft. (adjective)

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• "The potential C-130J replacements can be air refueled, but not by the probe-and-drogue method used by the CF-188s; the Js require "flying boom" capability."
• "The U.S. Marines employed the KC130F version which served primarily as a probe-and-drogue refueling plane, although when the rubber fuel bladders were removed from the cargo compartment, the plane also served as a transport."
• "Aircraft modified as tanker for probe-and-drogue refueling experiments; l B-47B converted."