Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights of up to 322,500 pounds. A cargo deck above the refueling system can hold a mixed load of ...

If you’ve flown out of Salt Lake International Airport, you may have noticed several large military aircraft called KC-135s on the east side of the runways.

The KC-10 can be air-refueled by a KC-135 or another KC-10A to increase its delivery range. The large cargo-loading door can accept most air forces' fighter unit support equipment. Powered rollers ...