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KC-135 Stratotanker vs KC-767

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-135 Stratotanker
Boeing KC-767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-767
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Specifications
KC-135 Stratotanker KC-767
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 31 August 1956 21 May 2005
Year introduced 1957 2011
Number produced 803 units 9 units
Average unit price $39 million --
Wing area 226.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 39.9 m 47.6 m
Height 12.7 m 15.8 m
Length 41.5 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 915 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 12,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 146,283 kg 186,880 kg
Empty weight 44,663 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,453 kgf 2 x 134 kN
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Overview

The KC-135 Stratotanker is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Boeing, while the KC-767 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Boeing.

Top speed is 933 km/h for the KC-135 Stratotanker vs 915 km/h for the KC-767. The KC-135 Stratotanker has an operational range of 2,400 km vs 12,200 km for the KC-767. The KC-135 Stratotanker operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-767.

The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in 803 units vs 9 for the KC-767. The KC-135 Stratotanker first flew 49 years before the KC-767 (1956 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-135 Stratotanker is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the KC-767's 915 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a longer range at 12,200 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the KC-767's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 186,880 kg compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 146,283 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 41.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 54 years before the KC-767 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-135 Stratotanker or KC-767?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 9 units of the KC-767.