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Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
Technical Information

Background
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an American military aerial refueling tanker aircraft developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype.

Production
A total of 803 were built.
Technical Details
Crew  Three (pilot, co-pilot and boom operator) plus navigator or additional crew on some missions
Engine  1× Hitachi Ha-12 seven-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 112 kW (160 hp)
Wingspan  130' 10" / 39.88m
Length  136' 3" / 41.53m
Height  41' 8" / 12.7m
Maximum Speed  580 mph / 933 km/h / 504 knots
Range  1,500 mph / 2,400 km / 1,300 nmi
Capacity  80 passengers or 6 x 463L Master Pallets (HCU-6E)


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