Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (KC-135R)

General characteristics

 * Crew: 3: pilot, co-pilot and boom operator. Some KC-135 missions require the addition of a navigator.
 * Capacity: 37 passengers
 * Payload: 83,000lb (37,600kg)
 * Length: 136ft 3in (41.53m)
 * Wingspan: 130ft 10in (39.88m)
 * Height: 41ft 8in (12.70m)
 * Wing area: 2,433sq ft (226sq m)
 * Empty weight: 98,466lb (44,663kg)
 * Loaded weight: 297,000lb (135,000kg)
 * Useful load: 200,000lb (90,700kg)
 * Max takeoff weight: 322,500lb (146,000kg)
 * Powerplant: 4 CFM International CFM56 (F108-CF-100) turbofan, 21,634lbf each
 * Maximum Fuel Load: 31,275US gal (118kL)

Performance

 * Maximum speed: 580mph (933km/h)
 * Cruise speed: 530mph
 * Range: 1,500mi (2,419km) with 150,000lb (68,039kg) of transfer fuel
 * Ferry range: 11,015mi (17,766km)
 * Service ceiling: 50,000ft (15,200m)
 * Rate of climb: 4,900ft/min (1,490m/min)