What bases have KC-10s?

The USAF’s KC-10s are stationed primarily at Travis AFB, California, and McGuire AFB, now part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, in New Jersey.

How many pallets can a KC-10 carry?

The cargo compartment of the KC-10 can carry loads ranging from 27 pallets to a mix of 17 pallets and 75 passengers! During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiving aircraft at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute!

Who made the KC-10?

McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender/Manufacturers

How long is a KC-10 boom?

54.4m
The KC-10’s refuelling boom. Taking off from RAF Midenhall. Aerial view of the KC-10 refuelling an F-22 Raptor. The KC-10 has a length of 54.4m, a wing span of 50m and a wing area of 367.7m².

What does KC-10 stand for?

E = Special Electronic Mission (EC-135) F = Fighter (F-15C) H = Search and Rescue (HU-25) K = Tanker (KC-10) L = Equipped for Cold Weather Operations.

How much is a KC-10 worth?

For comparison’s sake, a KC-135 would cost approximately $62.2 million and a KC-10—another aerial refueling tanker—would cost approximately $139 million in 2020 dollars.

Can a KC-10 refuel itself?

You can read more about this saga in these past War Zone pieces. The type also has an integrated hose and drogue system, like the KC-10, that can refuel Navy and Marine Corps aircraft without the same risk issues. A view of the boom operator stations in the KC-46A and the Remote Vision System that they use.

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How many people can a KC-10 transport?

It can transport up to 75 people and nearly 170,000 pounds of cargo. It has three large fuel tanks that carry more than 356,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Denise Gould)

When was the first KC-10 delivered to the Air Force?

The first KC-10 was delivered to the Air Force’s Strategic Air Command (SAC) in March 1981 at Barksdale AFB. In 1982 a newly renamed 22nd Air Refueling Wing (formerly the 22nd Bombardment Wing) was re-equipped with KC-10A Extenders and became the 2nd Air Force Unit to operate the new tankers.

Who is the manufacturer of the KC 10 extender?

The KC-10 is derived from its predecessor McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF (convertible freighter) airliner. The KC-10 Extender is designed and manufactured by Boeing Integrated and Defence Systems to meet the requirements of the US Air Force.