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oisiaa Full Member Offline Posts: 7 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2009	KC-135 Stratotanker Jun 22^nd, 2009 at 11:18pm	Print Post
	The KC-135 is probably one of the most important aircraft in the history of the USAF. Captain Sim is the perfect company to produce this since their quality could truly serve this wonderful aircraft justice. The KC-135R with four CFM-56 engines of 22,000lb each makes the tanker one of the highest performance heavy aircraft ever made. At light weights its thrust to weight ratio can approach 1:1.6 and can reach 10,000fpm in a climb. Is anyone else interested in this historic aircraft being produced by Captain Sim?


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Tyrion Senior Member Offline Aviation Student Posts: 375 Location: Belgium Joined: Dec 28^th, 2008 Gender:	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #1 - Jun 23^rd, 2009 at 1:25am	Print Post
	Would love to see that tanker!! Maybe as an expansion pack for the 707, if it ever gets released for FSX...

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JB Full Member Offline Posts: 101 Location: Ft Worth, Texas Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #2 - Jun 25^th, 2009 at 8:50am	Print Post
	I too would love to see a KC-135, especially one of the older models from the 70's and 80's. It would go very nicely with the upcoming B-52. I know there were a lot differences between the KC-135 and the 707, but hell just put a refueling boom on the new FSX 707 and call it good to go. That's better than not having a KC-135 at all? Maybe?


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RichardH Full Member Offline the 757 :D Posts: 88 Location: U.K. Joined: Sep 2^nd, 2008 Gender:	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #3 - Jun 25^th, 2009 at 3:09pm	Print Post
	JB wrote on Jun 25^th, 2009 at 8:50am: I too would love to see a KC-135, especially one of the older models from the 70's and 80's. It would go very nicely with the upcoming B-52. I know there were a lot differences between the KC-135 and the 707, but hell just put a refueling boom on the new FSX 707 and call it good to go. That's better than not having a KC-135 at all? Maybe? Some Air Forces have done that with the 707, but you wouldn't be able to sell it as a KC-135.


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oisiaa Full Member Offline Posts: 7 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2009	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #4 - Jun 29^th, 2009 at 11:50pm	Print Post
	The 707 and KC-135 are similar in many areas, but they are indeed very different aircraft when you begin to consider the details. For example, the fuselage diameter of the KC-135 is slightly smaller than that of the 707. The wing of the KC-135 is shared only with the 707-120, all newer versions have an improved wing. The KC-135 also carries a lot more fuel, up to 209,543 pounds in 10 tanks. The biggest thing that I would love to see is a detailed cockpit and accurate systems modeling. If the developers need any help I would be more than happy to help them with the technical details of the systems. I know that I'd be willing to spend a lot of money for a good KC-135 model, but then again, I flew them for a long time. Picture of cockpit: http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Air/Boeing-KC-135R-Stratotanker/0364499/L/


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Todd Full Member Offline Posts: 18 Joined: Oct 24^th, 2006	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #5 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 5:52am	Print Post
	As a aircraft mechanic on KC-135s and B-52s I have a question for the KC-135 finatics, inside the crew entry door just before you climb up to the flight deck, there is the aircraft data card stamped out by Boeing, on it the KC-135 is identified as what model number? And it was a minor scew up on boeing parts because one allready exists which was produced after the KC-135 conversion. (clue)


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aal763 Full Member Offline Boeing Expert Posts: 182 Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI Joined: Jan 19^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #6 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 12:14pm	Print Post
	Was it the -120?


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JB Full Member Offline Posts: 101 Location: Ft Worth, Texas Joined: Jun 21^st, 2006 Gender:	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #7 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 1:29pm	Print Post
	Todd wrote on Jul 7^th, 2009 at 5:52am: As a aircraft mechanic on KC-135s and B-52s I have a question for the KC-135 finatics, inside the crew entry door just before you climb up to the flight deck, there is the aircraft data card stamped out by Boeing, on it the KC-135 is identified as what model number? And it was a minor scew up on boeing parts because one allready exists which was produced after the KC-135 conversion. (clue) Tell us. Inquiring minds want to know?


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oisiaa Full Member Offline Posts: 7 Joined: Jun 22^nd, 2009	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #8 - Jun 21^st, 2010 at 3:44am	Print Post
	Todd wrote on Jul 7^th, 2009 at 5:52am: As a aircraft mechanic on KC-135s and B-52s I have a question for the KC-135 finatics, inside the crew entry door just before you climb up to the flight deck, there is the aircraft data card stamped out by Boeing, on it the KC-135 is identified as what model number? And it was a minor scew up on boeing parts because one allready exists which was produced after the KC-135 conversion. (clue) 717 I'll take a picture sometime.


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OLD NAV Full Member Offline Posts: 21 Location: North Carolina Joined: Oct 28^th, 2008 Gender:	Re: KC-135 Stratotanker Reply #9 - Jun 28^th, 2010 at 1:07am	Print Post
	Please do an 1990s R-model with INS, a multiplayer capable boom and the option for the WARP wingtip drogue pods. A PACER CRAG glass cockpit would be nice too!

	I don't need no stinkin' GPS!
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