MIL-DTL-13444 – Fuel & Oil Transfer Hose
MIL-DTL-13444 specifies requirements for rubber hoses used in fuel and oil transfer applications, ensuring that these hoses can safely transport diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel, and lubricants without degradation. This specification is critical for military fuel supply chains, as fuel transfer operations must be conducted safely and efficiently in high-pressure environments. The hoses must be resistant to fuel permeation, extreme temperatures, and abrasion, ensuring they perform reliably in fuel depots, naval refueling stations, and aviation fueling systems. MIL-DTL-13444-compliant hoses play an essential role in ground refueling operations, ship-to-ship fuel transfer, and bulk fuel distribution, where contamination or leakage could have catastrophic consequences.
