Also known as
KC-135, KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-135R
The KC-135R Stratotanker is a U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft manufactured by Boeing. Known for extending the range and endurance of combat aircraft, it has been a backbone of U.S. power projection globally for decades. Recently, KC-135Rs have been heavily active across the Middle East, sustaining refueling operations near the Gulf while suffering combat damage from Iranian missile strikes. Last updated 4 days ago
Unbelievable images of a U.S. KC-135R refueling aircraft, tail number 59-1444, which returned to the U.S. two days ago after operations in the Middle East as part of the campaign against Iran.
According to reports, the aircraft was hit in ...
Unbelievable images of a U.S. KC-135R refueling aircraft, tail number 59-1444, which returned to the U.S. two days ago after operations in the Middle East as part of the campaign against Iran.
According to reports, the aircraft was hit in an Iranian missile attack at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. Other aircraft were also damaged, including an E-3 AWACS, which was completely destroyed.
The tanker made the entire journey back to the U.S., with stopovers, covered in tape from nose to tail.
A U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base has arrived at RAF Mildenhall for repairs.
The aircraft shows visible shrapnel damage across its airframe. During the attack, the U.S. Air Force lost two KC-135Rs, one KC-46A Pegasus, and one E-3G Sentry at the base.
