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KC-135 STRATOTANKER

The KC-135 Stratotanker mission is to provide the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and the Air Guard. This unique aircraft enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary missions of Global Reach and Global Power. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is capable of transporting litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

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Four turbofans power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights up to 322,500 pounds (146,285 kilograms).
KC-135 Stratotanker is carried in the following units