Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights of up to 322,500 pounds. A cargo deck above the refueling system can hold a mixed load of ...

If you’ve flown out of Salt Lake International Airport, you may have noticed several large military aircraft called KC-135s on the east side of the runways.

Based on the Boeing 707, the KC-135 is considered by many to be one of the most impressive jets ever designed. Revolutionizing mid-air refueling as the first-ever jet engine-powered tanker ...

Metrea acquires 14 Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers from the French Air and Space Forces for commercial aerial refueling. The deal aims to serve the US and international military market, expanding ...