Tag: KC-135
KC-135 tanker ops affected by vertical tail part inspection
The US Air Force believes non-conforming vertical terminal fitting pins may have been installed on some KC-135, RC-135, and WC-135 jets.
US Air Force fine-tuning aerodynamics on mobility fleet for fuel savings
After years of research and testing, the C-17 is getting microvanes for improved airflow.
Turkey receives first KC-135R upgraded to Block 45 standard
The Turkish defense ministry has welcomed its first KC-135R Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft to undergo the Block 45 upgrade.
KC-135 test flight showcases Link-16 resiliency for ABMS role
The KC-135 continues clearing hurdles on its path to become one of the critical nodes in the service's future Advanced Battle Management System.
USAF KC-135 Stratotanker flies “loyal wingman” drone after RTIC upgrade
Manned/unmanned teaming is just one of the capabilities the US Air Force is planning to equip the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet with.
US firm Meta Aerospace confirms purchase of Singaporean KC-135 tankers
US defense services company Meta Aerospace confirmed on September 30 that it is the buyer of four retired Republic of Singapore Air...
US Air Force finds solution for KC-135, C-130 battery flaws
The US Air Force announced it has revised outdated procedures for testing the condition of aircraft batteries on the KC-135 Stratotanker and...
US Air Force Stratotankers receive ADS-B Out upgrade
The upgrade will allow the fleet of 396 KC-135s to operate in controlled airspace.
US Air Force deploying surveillance fleet to Curaçao in support of...
Approximately 200 airmen will support detection and monitoring missions to disrupt narcotics traffickers.
KC-135 wiper blade tweak could save the US Air Force $7m...
Changing the position of wiper blades on the KC-135 Stratotanker has so much effect on aircraft drag that it could potentially save...
