Where are KC-10 based?
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 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.
How many pallets can a KC-10 hold?
The cargo compartment can accommodate loads ranging from 27 pallets to a mix of 17 pallets and 75 passengers. A modified Boeing Company DC-10, the KC-10A entered service in 1981.
How long is the boom on a KC-10?
181 feet 7 inches
About KC-10
| Primary Function: | Aerial refueling/transport |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 181 feet 7 inches (54.4 meters) |
| Wingspan: | 165 feet, 4 1/2 inches (50 meters) |
| Height: | 58 feet, 1 inch (17.4 meters) |
Can a KC-10 refuel itself?
All boom-equipped tankers (e.g. KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-10 Extender, KC-46 Pegasus) have a single boom, and can refuel one aircraft at a time with this mechanism.
Is the KC-10 still in service?
It was the last time a KC-10 assigned to the 2nd ARS would fly. The remaining Extenders from the 2nd ARS have shifted to the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron within the 305th Air Mobility Wing, which will become a “super” squadron until the last KC-10s at McGuire retire in 2024. The base will bring on 24 KC-46s.
What altitude do planes refuel at?
These pods are where the fuel hoses and baskets are held during flight and deployed for refuelling. Air-to-air refuelling occurs at around 6,000 metres, much lower than the altitude at which a commercial flight travels.
Is there a bathroom on a c130?
The C-130 Hercules has a urinal and toilet tucked back in the cargo area of the plane, with a curtain airmen can close around them.
Can a KC-10 refuel a helicopter?
The United States Air Force and Royal Netherlands Air Force both operate the KC-10. Serving the Marine Corps refueling requirements for both tactical aircraft and helicopters, the KC-130 has a fuel capacity of 60,000 lbs. Using wing mounted drogue refueling pods, it can refuel two aircraft simultaneously.
What is replacing the KC-10?
The KC-10, as well as its smaller colleague the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, will be gradually replaced by the KC-46 Pegasus. The Extender was capable of carrying over 160 tonnes of fuel, 70 tonnes more than its replacement.