Built by Boeing, the KC-135R/T Stratotanker was originally designed to be a commercial jetliner. Later, it became an aerial ...

The re-engined tanker, designated either the KC-135R or KC-135T, can offload 50 percent more fuel, is 25 percent more fuel efficient, costs 25 percent less to operate and is 96 percent quieter ...

Boeing will deliver the entire KC-46 tanker ... The USAF intend to replace their existing 396 KC-135R/T units, which were procured from as early as 1957. The tanker is capable of carrying 18 ...