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    KC-135 STRATOTANKER

    KC-135 Stratotanker

    KC-135 Stratotanker    

    The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.<br /> <br /> Fact Sheet: http://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529736/kc-135-stratotanker/

    37 Featured Videos

    F-16 Refueling Stringer

    F-16 Refueling Stringer
    01.07.20 | SrA David Busby | 100ARWPA
    F-16s from Spangdahlem Air Base refuel from KC-135s from RAF Mildenhall, England over Germany.
    KC-135 Stratotanker

    KC-135 Stratotanker
    06.25.19 | Courtesy Video | AFCM
    KC-135 from the 168th Air Refueling Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard. (Courtesy video by U.S. Air Force SSgt Jonathan Guzman)
    KC-135 taxi

    KC-135 taxi
    12.12.18 | Courtesy Video | AFCM
    KC-135 from RAF Mildenhall and the 459th ARW, a Reserve unit from Joint Base Andrews taxi.
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    36 Featured Images

    Stratotanker over the Gulf

    Stratotanker over the Gulf
    06.29.20 | MSgt Tristan McIntire | 40FLTS
    A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing waits to refuel fighters from the 96th Test Wing during a test flight over the Gulf of...
    Stratotanker over the Gulf

    Stratotanker over the Gulf
    06.29.20 | MSgt Tristan McIntire | 40FLTS
    A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. prepares to refuel fighters from Eglin Air...
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