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Castle Air Museum, Atwater California
Boeing KC-97L 'Stratofreighter' SN: 53-0354

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Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:C-97
  Designation:KC-97
  Version:L
  Nickname:Stratofreighter
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1962
  Basic role:Transport
  Modified Mission:Tanker
  Serial/Bureau Number:53-0354
  Location:Castle Air Museum, Atwater California

Specifications
  Length: 117' 5" 35.7 m
  Height:38' 4" 11.6 m
  Wingspan: 141' 2" 43.0 m
  Gross Weight: 152,998 lb 69,387 kg
  Max Weight: 153,000 lb 69,387 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-4360 (& 2 J47 Jet engines)
  Horsepower (each): 3500

Performance
  Range: 2,300 miles 3,703 km
  Cruise Speed: 230 mph 370 km/h 200 kt
  Max Speed: 400 mph 644 km/h 348 kt
  Ceiling: 30,000 ft 9,143 m