As a space buff, I knew the KC-135 was used to train astronauts for weightlessness. But its main mission is USAF aircraft ...

The iconic US military fleet, including the KC-135, has stood the test of time despite ... Boeing's KC-46 Pegasus. Let's take a look at the timeline for retirement. "Where it began, I can't ...

Pilot-optional KC-135 flights and giving them drone launching abilities are on the horizon as the USAF eyes next-generation ...

Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights of up to 322,500 pounds. A cargo deck above the refueling system can hold a mixed load of ...

The KC-135 heritage jet will remain in service with ... “It’s been incredible to watch our Airmen engage with Kunkle’s story and take pride in carrying forward that heritage.