Pacific Aircraft Models 30/50
Wingspan: 16 "
Fuselage Length: 16.5 "
Share Stories of Victories and Heroism with this Nostalgic KC-135 R Stratotanker Model Airplane
The quality of our model displays is the best among others. Just like this KC-135 R Stratotanker Model Airplane. This KC-135R Stratotanker Model Plane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and polishing to replicate the original airplane. After carving the wood, the model plane undergoes stages of fine sanding between primer coats, to produce a silky smooth finish ready for final painting. Our artist then intricately hand paints each KC-135 R Stratotanker Model Airplane with scheme markings and parts to obtain the exact look of the actual Stratotanker . Carved and molded from solid mahogany, the model display undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box.
Multiple coats of clear lacquer is applied to KC-135R Stratotanker Model Plane to protect the exquisite artwork and provide an overall glossy finish. Our KC-135 R Stratotanker Model Airplane is made of mahogany comes with a metal stand and wooden base.
KC-135R Stratotanker History:
The Boeing Company's model 367-80 was the basic design for the commercial 707 passenger plane as well as the KC-135A Stratotanker. In 1954 the Air Force purchased the first 29 of its future 732-plane fleet. The first aircraft flew in August 1956 and the initial production Stratotanker was delivered to Castle Air Force Base, Calif., in June 1957. The last KC-135 was delivered to the Air Force in 1965.
Structurally, the KC-135 is similar but not identical to the Boeing 707 commercial airliner. It is a swept-wing, long range, high altitude, high speed jet transport. The KC-135 can haul either 83,000 pounds of cargo, airlift up to 80 passengers or carry 202,800 pounds of JP-4 jet fuel, most of which is transferable for global refueling missions.
The primary mission of the KC-135 is the refueling of strategic long-range bombers. It also provides air refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft as well as aircraft of allied nations. This unique asset greatly enhances the USAF's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. The KC-135 is equipped with a flying boom for fuel transfer; a special drogue can be attached to the boom on the ground so it can refuel probe-equipped aircraft. During air refueling, the large flyable boom attached to the airplane's belly can offload fuel at 6,500 pounds per minute. This is enough fuel in one minute to operate an average family car for one year.
In Southeast Asia, KC-135 Stratotankers made the air war different from all previous aerial conflicts. Mid-air refueling brought far-flung bombing targets within reach. Combat aircraft, no longer limited by fuel supplies, were able to spend more time in target areas.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
