Why is it considered better/more efficient than simply launching a mission from a closer location, where you won’t need refueling?
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A lot of military craft don’t have huge ranges due to their relatively small size and if there is no where appropriate to land then they just wouldn’t make it without aerial refueling.
They’d be spotted if they landed.
Speed.
So that they can remain constantly operational e.g. AWACS planes (or whatever they’re called nowadays).
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