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What is a c135 aircraft?
The Boeing C-135 Stratolifter is a transport aircraft derived from the prototype Boeing 367-80 jet airliner (also the basis for the 707) in the early 1950s. It has a narrower fuselage and is shorter than the 707. Boeing gave the aircraft the internal designation of Model 717.
How much does a KC-135 cost?
For comparison’s sake, a KC-135 would cost approximately $62.2 million and a KC-10—another aerial refueling tanker—would cost approximately $139 million in 2020 dollars.
How far can a KC-135 fly without refueling?
11,192 miles
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Primary Function: | Aerial refueling |
| Range: | 11,192 miles (9,732 nautical miles) with 120,000 pounds (54,000 kilograms) of transfer fuel. |
| Crew: | Four or five; up to 80 passengers. |
| Date Deployed: | August 1965. |
What is the C-135 refueling aircraft?
But with the advent of the 707, Boeing developed a successful commercial jetliner and the basis for new cargo and aerial refueling aircraft for the Air Force. The C-135 evolved from Boeing 707 prototype, the “Dash-80”, and became the U.S. Air Force’s first jet-powered refueling tanker, introduced in 1957. It replaced the KC-97.
How many photos are there of version Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker (717-165)?
There are 236 photos of Version Boeing C-135FR Stratotanker (717-165) for Aircraft Generic Type Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter in the Airliners.net database.
What is the difference between a C-135 and a 717?
The Boeing C-135 Stratolifter is a transport aircraft derived from the prototype Boeing 367-80 jet airliner (also the basis for the 707) in the early 1950s. It has a narrower fuselage and is shorter than the 707. Boeing gave the aircraft the internal designation of Model 717.
How many C-135F were built for France?
C-135F (Boeing model number 717-164) was new-built variant for France as a dual-role tanker/cargo and troop carrier aircraft. 12 were built for the French Air Force with the addition of a drogue adapter on the refueling boom. 11 surviving C-135Fs upgraded to C-135FRs with CFM International F108 turbofans between 1985 and 1988.