The Boeing C-135 Series: - Stratotanker, Stratolifter, and other Variants

Though the C-135 was originally designed over forty years ago as an aerial refueling tanker, (749 of the 820 were built as tankers), more than 600 of all types of C-135s are still flying. Boeings C-135 series has been the most successful military jet ever built. This book, Don Logans sixth, tells the story of the Boeing C-135 series including: tankers, reconnaissance, airborne command post, weather, test, and special purpose models. All C-135 aircraft types, along with their operating units are covered. Tables and serial number lists are included listing all C-135 configurations by serial number. Re-engine programs and facts including serial numbers of the C-135s and the identity of the donor aircraft in the airline re-engine program (E-model types). Also included: a listing of all C-135 losses, including date and reason for loss; three views of C-135 major configurations; selected aircraft nose art; and all USAF, ARFES, and Air National Guard unit markings. Don Logan is also the author of Rockwell B-1B: SACs Last Bomber, The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing; At Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base 1972, Northrops T-38 Talon, Northrops YF-17 Cobra, and Republics A-10 Thunderbolt II. (all available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.)

A propos de l'auteur

Don Logan joined the USAF in August 1969, and flew 133 combat missions as an F-4E WSO in Vietnam, and later as a right-seater in the F-111A at Nellis AFB. In October 1978, he started his employment at Boeing as a Military Flight Manual/Weapon Delivery manual writer, retiring in 2002. He continues to photograph and write on military aircraft subjects.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Don Logan, David Reade
• Edition: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 27.03.1998
• EAN: 9780764302862
• ISBN: 978-0-7643-0286-2
• Pages: 256
• Dimensions: 225 mm x 286 mm x 24 mm
• Poids: 1524 g
• Illustrations: over 600 color photos, line drawings
• Thèmes: Schiffer Military History; Schiffer Military History
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Technique > Général, dictionnaires; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Théories de l'Etat et administration politique