KC-135 Stratotanker Losses, Crashes & Deliveries
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Every recorded loss, crash, shoot-down, retirement and delivery involving the KC-135 Stratotanker, each with a date and source. See the KC-135 Stratotanker overview or all military aircraft events.
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KC-135 Stratotanker losses, crashes & deliveries
May 28
🇺🇸 United States
KC-135R/T
· Damaged
Two KC-135R tankers damaged in a ground towing accident at RAF Mildenhall; one tanker's stabilizer struck the adjacent aircraft's, leaving tearing and deformation. Repaired on the ramp within days; no injuries.
Mar 27
🇺🇸 United States
KC-135R/T
· Destroyed
KC-135R Stratotanker destroyed by fire at Prince Sultan Air Base during Iranian missile and drone attack; satellite imagery confirmed airframe loss.
Mar 13
🇺🇸 United States
KC-135R/T
· Damaged
Five KC-135R/T Stratotankers damaged by Iranian ballistic missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base flight line; none destroyed, all expected to return to service.
Mar 12
🇺🇸 United States
KC-135R/T
· Crash
KC-135R Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq near Turaibil after mid-air collision with another KC-135 during Operation Epic Fury; 6 crew aboard killed.