KC-97G Stratotanker
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- U.S. Mid-Air Refueler
- Propeller-driven aircraft, four engine
- Handcrafted, hand-painted mahogany construction
- Scale: 1/100th
- Operators: U.S. Air Force, Spanish Air Force
- Time in operation: 1950-1978
- post-World War II era
- Manufacturers: Boeing
- Length: 10.75 inches
- Wingspan: 16.63 inches
The KC-97, an early mid-air refueling aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, was originally developed off of the C-97, which was itself produced from the B-29 bomber. This involved design process meant that the KC-97 also retained a significant transport role on its upper deck, whilst the fuel it carried was stored on a lower deck. Despite a slower speed than most of the aircraft it refueled, the KC-97 Stratotanker was a very useful aircraft with a 28 year service length, the last airframes being replaced by much more modern, jet-propelled KC-135s in 1978.
The KC-97 is reproduced here in its most common G variant, and painted in U.S. Air Force colors. Superb attention to detail and a hand-painted finish make this model a superb choice for any aviation enthusiast or collector.
Material
Wood
Weight
2.9 lbs.
Finish
Painted
Year
1945
Brand
Toys and Models
Length (in.)
14.13
Branch
Air Force
Aircraft
Prop
Wingspan (in.)
16.75
Era
WWII
# of Pieces
1
Scale
1/100
