#stratotanker

Watch as the F-22 Raptors, the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, performs a mid-air refueling operation!

At altitudes exceeding 30,000 feet, these elite stealth fighters connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive the fuel it needs to dominate the skies.

A B-1 seen during testing and evaluation - Feb 1981

🚨 KC-135 STRATOTANKERS SET TO RETURN TO THE SKIES! ✈️⛽

Great news for military aviation enthusiasts!

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that all six KC-135 Stratotankers damaged during Operation Epic Fury are expected to be repaired and returned to operational service. According to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, several aircraft have already resumed flying, while the most heavily damaged tankers may require one to two years of repairs before returning to the fleet.

Despite being more than six decades old, the legendary KC-135 Stratotanker continues to serve as the backbone of America's aerial refueling force, extending the range and endurance of fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, and transport fleets around the globe.

This latest update highlights the remarkable durability of the Stratotanker and the dedication of the maintenance crews working tirelessly to keep these iconic aircraft mission-ready.

💬 Do you think the KC-135 can continue serving effectively into the 2030s, or is it finally time for the KC-46 Pegasus to fully take over?

All these white tops with snow on the ground...

"Practice makes perfect..."