Years In Service: 1957-Present
Initial Flight: August 31, 1956
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military aerial refueling aircraft. It and the Boeing 707 airliner were developed from 367-80 prototypes. The Stratotanker provided the USAF’s core aerial refueling capability for over 60 years. It was capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.
Aircraft Specifications
Height: 41′ 8″ Wingspan: 130′ 10″ Length: 136′ 3″ Crew: 3-4 Payload: 83,000 lbs., 37 passengers, 6 pallets. Thrust: 13,750 lbs. No. of Engines: 4 Cruise speed: 552 mph Max Speed: 601 mph Ceiling: 40,000 ft.