KC-135R Stratotanker
Item#: TAMC070Our Price: $153.99 SAVE: $14.00 (8%)
List Price : $167.99
- U.S. mid-air refueling tanker
- Jet engine aircraft, four engine
- Painted wood construction
- Scale: 1/100
- Operators: U.S. Air Force, NASA, French Air Force, Turkish Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force
- Time in operation: 1957-present
- Post-World War II era
- Manufacturers: Boeing
- Length: 16.5 inches
- Wingspan: 16 inches
While the concept of mid-air refueling has existed since the 1920s, it wasn't until the Cold War that the idea really caught on. Nations needed to keep bombers on constant standby, so being able to keep aircraft aloft indefinitely (mechanically speaking) was a significant advantage, and so an aerial tanker was developed to meet U.S. needs. Modified off of the C-135, the KC-135 is America's primary mid-air refueler, and has been since 1957. Recreated here in fine detail and quality craftsmanship, this model is an excellent choice for any aviation enthusiast.
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Since 1982, Toys and Models has created exquisitely detailed, historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models, you'll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Material
Wood
Finish
Painted
Year
1957
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
16.5
Branch
Air Force
Aircraft
Jet
Wingspan (in.)
16
Era
Post-WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
1/100
