KC-135 Flight - July 6, 2007
The
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an aerial refueling tanker aircraft.
It has been in
service with the U.S. Air Force since 1957.
General Characteristics:
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Length: 136 ft 3 in (41.53m)
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Wingspan: 130 ft 10 in (39.88m)
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Height: 41 ft 8 in (12.70m)
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Empty weight: 98,466 lb
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Loaded weight: 297,000 lb
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Max takeoff weight: 322,500 lb
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Maximum speed: 580 mph
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Range: 3,450 mi
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Service ceiling: 50,000 ft
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Rate of climb: 4,900 ft/min
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Maximum fuel load: 209,543 lb (31,275 US Gallons)
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