A dramatic formation of a USAF C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker in flight. Both aircraft are lynchpins of US air mobility and aerial refueling.
© shaydis13
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Spotter's notes
KC-135R and C-17 do a break over the 2022 Huntington Beach Airshow.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
C17, KC135
Model
C-17 Globemaster III, KC-135 Stratotanker
Manufacturer
Boeing, McDonnell Douglas
Airline
United States Air Force
Livery
United States Air Force grey military livery
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
C-17: Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 (PW2040); KC-135: CFM International CFM56 (KC-135R) or Pratt & Whitney TF33 (KC-135E)
Thrust
C-17: 4x 180 kN (728 kN total); KC-135R: 4x 98 kN (392 kN total)
Wingspan
C-17: 51.75 m; KC-135: 39.88 m
Length
C-17: 53.04 m; KC-135: 41.53 m
Height
C-17: 16.79 m; KC-135: 12.7 m
MTOW
C-17: 265,352 kg; KC-135: 146,285 kg
Range
C-17: 4,482 km (typ cargo), up to 10,390 km ferry; KC-135: 12,000 km
Capacity
C-17: 77,519 kg cargo or up to 134 troops; KC-135: up to 200,000 lbs fuel (90,719 kg)
Cruise Speed
C-17: 830 km/h; KC-135: 853 km/h
Location
Airport Code
KSLI
Airport Name
Los Alamitos Army Air Field
Camera
Device
Nikon D800
Lens
200-500mm