Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: 60+ Years of Aerial Refueling Dominance
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker has silently shaped modern aerial warfare for over six decades. Designed during the Cold War era, this aerial refueling tanker remains the backbone of the U.S. Air Force’s air mobility fleet. While not as flashy as stealth bombers or hypersonic missiles, the KC-135’s operational versatility continues to make it indispensable in…