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KC-135 R/FR Stratotanker Aerial Refuelling Aircraft

Item No. 91281

Description

The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker is one of the most important aerial refuelling aircraft in the history of military aviation. Directly derived from the four-engine Boeing 707 airliner, it entered active service in the late 1950s with the specific mission of refuelling the long-range bombers of the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command. It is equipped with four underwing turbofan engines, progressively upgraded over time in terms of performance and features, allowing a maximum speed exceeding 930 km/h. It is fitted with a rigid “flying boom” refuelling system located beneath the tail section. It can also be equipped with two additional underwing pods with flexible hose systems. It can carry nearly 100,000 kg of fuel. Over the years, its role has evolved and expanded, increasing the operational range of fighter and attack aircraft, and it has been widely employed in numerous operational missions.

  • Scale is 1:72
  • Size of the model is 58cm
  • Large size and good level of detail including the ‘flying boom’
  • Decals for United States and French versions
  • Individual box size is 56 x 28 x 11.5cm
  • Carton quantity is 4 and EAN is 8001283912815

Specifications

Brand
Italeri
Category
Plastic Model Kits
Scale
1:72
Model Type
Aircraft
Aircraft Type
Aerial Refuelling Tanker
Nationality
American
Era
1950s
Kit Type
Assembly Kit
New Release
Yes

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KC-135 R/FR Stratotanker Aerial Refuelling Aircraft

Item No. 91281
The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker is one of the most important aerial refuelling aircraft in the history of military aviation. Directly derived from the four-engine Boeing 707 airliner, it entered active service in the late 1950s with the specific mission of refuelling the long-range bombers of the

Description

The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker is one of the most important aerial refuelling aircraft in the history of military aviation. Directly derived from the four-engine Boeing 707 airliner, it entered active service in the late 1950s with the specific mission of refuelling the long-range bombers of the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command. It is equipped with four underwing turbofan engines, progressively upgraded over time in terms of performance and features, allowing a maximum speed exceeding 930 km/h. It is fitted with a rigid “flying boom” refuelling system located beneath the tail section. It can also be equipped with two additional underwing pods with flexible hose systems. It can carry nearly 100,000 kg of fuel. Over the years, its role has evolved and expanded, increasing the operational range of fighter and attack aircraft, and it has been widely employed in numerous operational missions.

  • Scale is 1:72
  • Size of the model is 58cm
  • Large size and good level of detail including the ‘flying boom’
  • Decals for United States and French versions
  • Individual box size is 56 x 28 x 11.5cm
  • Carton quantity is 4 and EAN is 8001283912815

Specifications

Brand
Italeri
Category
Plastic Model Kits
Scale
1:72
Model Type
Aircraft
Aircraft Type
Aerial Refuelling Tanker
Nationality
American
Era
1950s
Kit Type
Assembly Kit
New Release
Yes