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Boeing C-135 Stratolifter
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Boeing C-135 Stratolifter

Military airlifter family

803Units built

Overview

The Boeing C-135 Stratolifter is a transport aircraft developed from the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft eventually served as a basis for a number of variants performing various different roles. Since the first one was built in August 1956, the C-135 and its variants have been a fixture of the United States Air Force.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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