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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the aerial refueling tankers category.
01 / Overview
NC-135
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AERIAL REFUELING TANKERS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the aerial refueling tankers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- Crew3
- Primary RoleSpecial test missions aircraft
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypePratt & Whitney J57-P-43WB
- Number of Engines4
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Cruise Speed856.094 km/h
- Top Speed981.612 km/h
- Service Ceiling12,496.8 m
- Maximum Range5,500 km
◇Cargo & Capacity1MOD.1
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
- Length41.453 m
- Wingspan43.29 m
- Height12.5 m
- Empty Weight55.8 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight122.5 kg
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Operators2
- Variants3
▲Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year2008
- Production Start1963
- Production End1980
- Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
05 / MASS Score
AERIAL REFUELING TANKERS RANKING Aerial Refueling Tankers
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
13AERIAL REFUELING TANKERS688UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS12PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AERIAL REFUELING TANKERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAerial Refueling Tankerscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
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