The KC-135 was supplemented by the larger McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender. Studies have concluded that many of the aircraft could be flown until 2030, although maintenance costs …

Oct 21, 2023 · Some KC-135 Stratotankers have recently been fitted with the Real-Time Information in the Cockpit system – more commonly known as “RTIC” – giving them the ability …

Jun 29, 2019 · Specifically, the improved KC-135s have systems that can connect seamlessly with civil navigation and air traffic control setups around the world, allowing them to safely transit …

The KC-135's aerial refueling equipment in the lower deck leave the upper deck clear for 25 tons of cargo or 80 troops. KC-135s supplied warplanes with fuel during the Persian Gulf conflict, …

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, conducts aerial refueling above the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex during...

Ongoing upgrades include replacing Aero-I long-distance oceanic satellite tracking/C2 with the Iridium system, Real Time in the Cockpit (RTIC) to network active-duty aircraft with Link …

Nov 13, 2005 · Maj. David Etheridge (left) and Capt. Allison Miller pilot their KC-135R Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sean Flynn) Reproduced with the permission of Airforce Link: …

Apr 30, 2024 · The KC-135 Cockpit is not merely a collection of instruments and controls; it is a meticulously crafted system designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and mission success.

Strategic Air Command (SAC), now Air Mobility Command (AMC) issued a Statement of Need (SON, 1987) addressing this shortfall and the need to modernize the KC-135 cockpit avionics.

Jun 3, 2025 · Explore the legacy and capabilities of the KC-135 Stratotanker, the backbone of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling since 1956. Learn about its design, variants, and future role.