Note Italy has been reported in some sources as operating several KC-135s,[58] however these are Boeing 707-300s converted to tanker configuration.[59][60] 【参考译文】意大利在某些资料来源中被报道运营几架KC-135,但实际上这些是改装为加油机配置的波音707-300。 此图片属于公共领域 图片题注:与F1...
Fairchild replaces older KC-135 tanker New version of plane more powerful, more efficient, produces less noiseJim Camden
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military aerial refueling aircraft. It and the Boeing 707airliner were developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype. The KC-135 was the US Air Force's first jet-powered refueling tanker and replaced the KC-97 Stratofreighter. The KC-135 was initially tasked...
Built to meet the requirements of the U.S. Air Force and allies for the full spectrum of missions, the combat-ready KC-46 Pegasus air refueling plane delivers proven multi-mission capabilities today, and evolves to meet the needs of tomorrow.
ratotanker Retired. Half Century of Service: Final KC-135E Stratotanker Retired.Half Century of Service: Final KC-135E Stratotanker Retired.The article reports that the final KC-135E stratotanker model, which was piloted by the 101st Maintenance Group of the Marine Air Guard, has retired in ...
• The 707 had a military pedigree: The plane started as a prototype of an in-air refueling tanker, and further development led to the KC-135A ... - 《IEEE Spectrum》 被引量: 0发表: 2018年 The Effect of Winglets on the KC-135A Aircraft To investigate the effects of winglets on ...
The U.S. Air Force may not buy a stealthy tanker after all, dashing hopes of a radar-invisible refueling plane that could fly close to the aerial front line. Meanwhile, the service also announced its new OA-X light attack aircraft program is on indefinite hold. It would seem that the ...
A tanker version (KC-97) was introduced in 1950 using the “flying boom” refueling system, and all subsequent USAF contracts for C-97s were for tankers. In all, 890 aircraft were ordered, 74 C-97s and 816 KC-97s. After 1956, USAF KC-97s were gradually replaced by KC-135 jet tankers...