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The 15000 lb might be doable if the capacity of the Buddy Store + another fuel tank is considered:


Internal capacity "give": 1440 gal (5451 l) (corresponds to 3x 480 gal tanks )

External capacity "give": 1x Buddy Store 300 gal (1136 l) + 1x FuelTank 480 gal (1817 l) = 780 gal (2953 l)


Total fuel "give": 2220gal (8404 l), JP5 @ 0.81 kg/l = 6807kg (15007 lb)


EDIT: In case of the X-47B, 15000lb is exactly half of its useful load:


Empty weight: 14,000 lb (6,350 kg)

Max. takeoff weight: 44,567 lb (20,215 kg)


Useful Load: 30567 lb (13865 kg)


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