KC-135 Stratotanker

Mission
The KC-135 Stratotanker's principal mission is air refueling. This asset greatly enhances the U.S. Air Force's capability to accomplish its mission of Global Engangement. It also provides aerial refueiling support to U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and allied nations.

Characteristics
Primary Function: Aerial refueling
Contractor: The Boeing Company
Power Plant: KC-135R/T: Four CFM-International CFM-56 turbofan engines; KC-135E: Four Pratt and Whitney TF-33-PW-102 turbofan engines
Thrust: KC-135R: 21,634 pounds, each engine; KC-135E: 18,000 pounds, each engine
Length: 136 feet, 3 inches (41.53 meters)
Height: 41 feet, 8 inches (12.7 meters)
Wingspan: 130 feet, 10 inches (39.88 meters)
Speed: 530 miles per hour at 30,000 feet (9,144 meters)
Ceiling: 50,000 feet(15,240 meters)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 322,500 pounds (146,285 kilograms)
Maximum Transfer Fuel Load: 200,000 pounds (90,719 kilograms)
Maximum Cargo Capability: 83,000 pounds (37,648 kilograms)
Range: 1,500 miles (2,419 kilometers) with 150,000 pounds of transfer fuel; ferry mission: up to 11,015 miles (17,766 kilometers)
Crew: Four
Date Deployed: August 1965
Unit Cost: $52.2 million (FY96 constant dollars)
Inventory: Active force = 373; Reserve and National Guard = 268

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