Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter
1951–1978 American strategic tanker aircraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter is a four-engined, piston-powered United States strategic tanker aircraft based on the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter. It replaced the KB-29 and was succeeded by the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.
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KC-97 Stratofreighter | |
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KC-97L in Ohio Air National Guard markings | |
Role | Strategic tanker |
Manufacturer | Boeing |
Introduction | July 14, 1951[1][2] |
Retired | June 1978[3] |
Primary users | United States Air Force Spanish Air Force |
Produced | 1951–1956[4][5] |
Number built | 811 |
Developed from | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter |
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