Aircraft Photo of 62-3553 / AF62-553 | Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #356374
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:62-3553
Alternate Serial:AF62-553
Military Code:ZZ
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-135 Stratotanker/Stratolifter
Aircraft Version:Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
C/n (msn):18536
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:YelahankaMap
Country:India
Airport Codes:ICAO: VOYK   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Aero India 2015
 
Photo Date:22 February 2015
Photo by:Arjun Sarup
Photo ID: 356374
Photo Comment

As the light fades, it's an all-American affair on the far side of the ramp as the KC-135R of 909 ARS "Young Tigers" based at Kadena Air Base is pushed back after Aero India 2015 comes to an end on the last day. The 'R' designation started in the 1980s as existing KC-135 engines were replaced with CFM-56 turbofans. Other American built aircraft visible on the ramp are the nose of an F-15D of 44th FS, a P-8A of VP-45 "Pelicans" and C-17As of the USAF and IAF.

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