When you think of military aviation, you probably picture fighter jets or bombers, but there's a less glamorous workhorse essential to keeping them in the air. This lesson will show you why the aging KC-135 Stratotanker is still indispensable, especially with new stealth bombers entering service.
The KC-135 is trending because recent incidents and its role with new stealth bombers have highlighted its critical, ongoing importance.
Several recent emergency landings and mechanical issues have drawn attention to the KC-135 fleet.