Fifteen C-135As, powered by J57 turbojets, were built. In later years, almost all were upgraded with TF33 turbofan engines and wide-span tail planes, and were re-designated C-135E. Later on most of the C-135Es were re-engined again, using the more powerful turbofan engine, the CFM-56-2A.
Model Boeing 707-320C Length 149.61 ft | 45.60 m Width 145.73 ft | 44.42 m Height 0.00 ft | 0.00 m Engine(s) 4 x Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 turbofans generating 19,000lbs of standard thrust each. Empty Weight 145,999 lbs | 66,224 kg MTOW 333,592 lbs | 151,315 kg Max Speed 551 mph | 886 km/h | 478 kts Max Range 4,300 miles | 6,920 km Ceiling 38,993 ft | 11,885 m | 7.4 miles Climb Rate Not Available Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 9 + 189
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