McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender - Wikipedia
网页The McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender is an American tanker and cargo aircraft that was [citation needed] operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). A military version of the three-engine DC-10 airliner, the KC-10 was developed from the Advanced Tanker Cargo Aircraft Program.
US Air Force Retiring KC-10 Extender: Why It's Called 'Big Sexy'
网页2023年2月2日 · The KC-10, based on the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, beat out the competition in the Advanced Tanker Cargo Aircraft Program, mainly for its ability to operate on short runways, and came into...
The Sunset of the KC-10: A Farewell to an Aerial Refueling Legend
网页2023年10月6日 · In a ceremony on October 4th, 2023, history was made as the KC-10 aerial refueling aircraft, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), was officially deactivated. The event marked the end of an era in military aviation and,
KC-10 tanker flies last combat mission as retirement looms
网页2023年10月6日 · The 908th EARS has flown the KC-10 in the U.S.-led military campaigns against terror groups in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria from Prince Sultan Air Base and Al Dhafra Air Base in the United...
KC-10 Extender > Air Mobility Command > Display
网页The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces.,
KC-10 Extender - Military.com
网页The KC-10 Extender is one of the few jet aircraft in the world configured to haul military cargo, conduct aerial refueling missions and transport personnel at the same time. While the KC-10’s...
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender - Aero Corner
网页The KC-10 Extender is an aerial refueling tanker aircraft manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It is developed to produce increased global mobility for the United States Air Force (USAF) and other alliance forces. The aircraft is designed for cargo and passenger use.
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender - Military Machine
网页2020年1月1日 · A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., refuels an F-15 Eagle and an F-16C Fighting Falcon. Both fighters are with the 144th Fighter Wing, California …
KC-10A Extender – Air Mobility Command Museum
网页KC-10A Extender. Early in the 1970s it was evident the KC-135 Stratotanker had limited operational capabilities and was unable to maintain the demands of the U.S. Air Force. To augment its duties and procure a larger, long-range, general-purpose tanker, the KC-10 Extender was purchased in 1978 and entered service in 1981. Although it retains 88 ...
Airframe: KC-10 Extender > > Display - AF
网页2022年6月27日 · The KC-10 Extender is an advanced tanker and cargo aircraft combining aerial refueling capabilities with personnel and supply transport capabilities. As the Air Force moves towards modernizing its in-air refueling capabilities with the KC-46, the KC-10 will continue to provide a combination of transport and in-air refueling to support mission ...