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USAF KC-10A Extender “2nd Bomb Wing" Die-Cast Model
As the last of the Stratotankers rolled off the production line in 1964, the Air Force had begun to grow worried that it needed more advanced aircraft to fulfil important tasks.
As the last of the Stratotankers rolled off the production line in 1964, the Air Force had begun to grow worried that it needed more advanced aircraft to fulfil important tasks.
As the last of the Stratotankers rolled off the production line in 1964, the Air Force had begun to grow worried that it needed more advanced aircraft to fulfil important tasks. In 1968, Strategic Air Command introduced the Advanced Tanker-Cargo Aircraft proposal, seeking prototypes for a new combined air-refueling and cargo aircraft like the predecessor KC-135. Within the next decade, the KC-10 Extender was introduced, building on the DC-10 airliner with refreshed systems and new components to reach the specifications desired.
Compared to its commercial counterpart, the improved KC-10 takes on three additional tanks of fuel underneath the cargo floor, augmenting the existing three wing compartments. Total fuel capacity with this setup was a massive 356,000 lbs of internal fuel, over double the amount any KC-135 could take onboard. Also improved over the Stratotanker was the ability to have a drogue line and air-refueling boom on the same aircraft, allowing for both Naval and Air Force jets to refuel from the same tanker. Previously only one type was the standard, either the drogue or probe method. Diving into the specs, the KC-10 takes on a set of three General Electric F103 turbofan engines, which allow the refreshed jet to carry up to 75 crew members or 170,000 lbs of cargo across 4,400 unrefueled miles. Stated maximum range was 11,500 miles, with a top speed of 613mph provided by the 150,000 lbs of combined thrust. Maximum takeoff weight was 590,000 lbs, with service ceiling of 42,000 ft.
Finished in this uncommon white and blue color scheme, this KC-10 Extender is registered as #30075, which operated in the late 20th century. Flying into important events like the 91’ edition of International Air Tattoo in the United Kingdom, it was assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing of Barksdale Air Force Base. Die-Cast version has an authentic paint scheme, etched panel lines, pad-printed decals, and precision replicated surface details. Featuring pre-installed landing gear with rolling wheels and embossed metal stand, it can be displayed in flight configuration as well as on the ground. Measures 11”l with a 10” wingspan at 1:200 scale.
- Features a high-quality paint scheme, etched panel lines and pad printed decals, with
- Antennas, reflective lights, and surface details have been carefully added to the model.
- Features highly detailed, pre-installed landing gear and a display stand to show the aircraft in flight, along with an optional tail refueling boom in the retracted position.
- Measures 11”l with a 10” wingspan at 1:200 Scale.
- Highly collectible and officially licensed by McDonnell Douglas.