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Boeing 707 & KC-135

v2.0.0 / TOC (4 chapters) / 01 may 23 / greg goebel

* In 1954, the Boeing company flew a "Dash 80" prototype for a four-engine jet airliner / tanker. The Dash 80 led to the "Boeing 707" jetliner and Air Force "KC-135" tanker; the 707 proved highly successful in civil and some military service, while the KC-135 was adapted to a large number of roles, such as flying command post and reconnaissance platform, and remains in declining service in the 21st century. This document provides a history and description of the 707 and KC-135 family.

Boeing 707 & KC-135


[1.0] Boeing 707

[2.0] Special-Mission 707s: E-3 Sentry, E-6 Mercury, & E-8 J-STARS

[3.0] KC-135, C-135, & Testbeds

[4.0] EC-135 & RC-135


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