Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker is an aerial refueling tanker built by Boeing in the USA. It first flew in 1956 and entered service in 1957. A flying fuel station that lets other aircraft fly much farther.
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- Top speed933 km/h (580 mph)
- Range2,419 km (1,503 miles)
- First flight1956
- Wingspan39.9 m (131 ft)
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker specs
| Top speed | 933 km/h (580 mph) |
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| Range | 2,419 km (1,503 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 15,240 m (50,000 ft) |
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| Length | 41.5 m (136 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 39.9 m (131 ft) |
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| Height | 12.7 m (42 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 146 t (322,533 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 3 crew, including the boom operator |
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| Engines | 4 × CFM International F108 turbofan |
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| First flight | 1956 |
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| Entered service | 1957 |
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| Built by | Boeing (USA) |
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Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker facts
- A flying fuel station: other planes fill up from it through a long boom in mid-air.
- More than 800 were built, and some have been flying for over 60 years.
Quick quiz
When did the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker first fly?
In 1956.
Who built the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker?
Boeing, in the USA.
How fast can the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker fly?
Its top speed is 933 km/h (580 mph).
How far can the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker fly?
About 2,419 km (1,503 miles).
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