The Stratotanker was first tasked to refuel strategic bombers, but was used extensively in the Vietnam War and later conflicts such as Desert Storm to extend the range and endurance of Air Force, Navy and Marine tactical fighters.
Waxaa markii hore loo xilsaaray in ay dejiso weerarrada istiraatiijiyadaha ee istaraatiijiyada laakiin waxaa loo adeegsan jiray dagaal badan oo ka dhacay Woqooyiga Vietnam kadibna colaadaha sida Dagaalka Duufaanta ah si loo ballaariyo kala duwanaanta iyo adkaysiga Cimilada iyo Dagaalyahannada Diyaaradaha iyo Badda.