Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker

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A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker taxis past the airfield perimeter, with the San Gabriel Mountains rising behind it.

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Aircraft

KC-135R Stratotanker KC85

U.S. Air Force standard gray with Air Mobility Command markings

Manufacturer

Boeing

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Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Nicely timed KC-135 rotation, but the chain-link fence and slight softness detract from a stronger impact.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8870, -117.2680

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

Airport

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Aviation History

The KC-135 is a long-serving U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tanker derived from the Boeing 367-80 and introduced in the late 1950s.

Fleet Rarity

The KC-135 remains a major U.S. Air Force tanker type, with hundreds of aircraft in service.

Future Outlook

The KC-135 fleet remains in service and is being supplemented and progressively replaced by the KC-46A Pegasus.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-2B6

Engine

39.88 m

Wingspan

41.53 m

Length

2,419 km with a 90,000 lb fuel offload

Range

850 km/h

Speed

146,285 kg

MTOW

12.70 m

Height

22,000 lbf (97.9 kN) per engine

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