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Description
| Notes: KC-135A with higher thrust, turbofan engines. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Boeing | |
| Base model: | C-135 | |
| Designation: | KC-135 | |
| Version: | R | |
| Nickname: | Stratotanker | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1925-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
| Modified Mission: | Tanker | |
| First Flew: | 1982/08 | |
Specifications
| Length: | 136' 3" | 41.5 m | |
| Height: | 38' 4" | 11.6 m | |
| Wingspan: | 130' 10" | 39.8 m | |
| Empty Weight: | 119,230 lb | 54,072 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 322,000 lb | 146,031 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 4 | ||
| Powerplant: | CFM International F108-CF-100 | ||
| Thrust (each): | 22,224 lb | 10,078 kg | |
Performance
| Range: | 2,128 miles | 3,426 km | |
| Max Speed: | 610 mph | 982 km/h | 530 kt |
| Ceiling: | 50,000 ft | 15,239 m | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USAF | 18th Wing | Kadena AB | JP |
| USAF | 366th Wing | Mountain Home AFB | MN |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Tom , VA | I had used that CSD trick when I had landed in Shemya the first time. A QA guy started bugging me about any write ups I had upon landing. I was exhausted and told him that #4 CSD is low. When he asked what I was going to do about it? I said: "Not a Damn thing Sarg!" He ran to his truck, grabbed a full case of oil and carried it all the way to #4 Engine. You should have seen his face when he popped the panel and looked inside. He never bothered me again. 08/24/2012 @ 07:28 [ref: 66404] |
| m.carr , ME | Loved the r model no more breech caps to clean but miss watching a water burner take off. Working these birds one
Of the best careers so much fun so many great people 02/22/2012 @ 14:59 [ref: 53319] |
| m.carr , ME | Loved the r model no more breech caps to clean but miss watching a water burner take off. Working these birds one
Of the best careers so much fun so many great people 02/22/2012 @ 14:58 [ref: 53318] |
| Rich Montello, WI | The KC-135 has three generators to support the 3-phase AC electrical system aboard the aircraft. The generators are installed on the #1, #2 and #3 engines. The #4 engine has and accessory drive with a blanking plate where the generator CSD (constant speed drive) is normally installed. The cowling on all KC-135A engines was interchangable and each was fitted with a CSD oil service access panel. A favorite prank of the older maintenance crews to pull on the newbies was to tell them to service the #4 engine CSD. On one occasion when I initiated this prank, the young 'mosquito-wing' one-striper yelled, 'SERGEANT, IT'S GONE...THE GENERATOR IS GONE!"
:-) 06/24/2011 @ 21:18 [ref: 39788] |
| DANIEL PAGE , AL | That generator deal is always a trick CFIC question. Theres more like 7. eng 3, 1,2, apu, co-pilot, wing and tail vortex generators.. Kinda like the ORCE door.. As in the cargo door open saying ORCE.. HAHA 04/10/2008 @ 17:20 [ref: 20418] |
| Daniel Page Fort Rucker, AL | Flew the KC-135R/T models.. I grew up at KGUS and my Dad is Larry Page, MSGt, RET.. These birds are and always will be a huge part of my life. I didnt make a career as im now flying Blackhawks in the Army, but i assure you Ill return soon.. 04/10/2008 @ 17:17 [ref: 20417] |
| Tim Rosa Oklahoma City, OK | The KC-135 only had 3 generators and the # 4 engine is without one. I worked KC-135A 's then KC-135R's at Griffiss, AFB in New York. The aircraft will be around a long time past the B-52H. 02/11/2008 @ 09:28 [ref: 19643] |
| F.dellAcqua , DC | One question, not a comment...
Does anyone know why on the KC-135R there are only three AC generators and what is the engine without it? I would like to create a panel for the MS Flight Simulator. Thank you. P.S. Eventually answer to my private e-mail address 02/11/2008 @ 05:52 [ref: 19641] |
| David Rock West Chazy, NY | Hey Ken Lauter,,,, Remember me? Crewed the "R" model with you at Pease during the 80"s. Send me a note when you read this.
Dave 11/22/2007 @ 02:16 [ref: 18629] |
| Mark McLean Burlington Flats, NY | I've been working them for 7 years, currenlty in Okinawa. They are a work horse, aging, but still reliable.
NKAWTG!!! 01/20/2006 @ 22:04 [ref: 12217] |
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