KC-135R Stratotanker / MS ANG Military 1920-1939 Fokker designed and built the

Fokker designed and built the nose section

a retractable landing gear was added

With VC-137 Air Force One

operated by the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service

and 89 flying hours in the T-37

KC-135R Stratotanker / MS ANG Military 1920-1939 Fokker designed and built theBoeing KC 135R Stratotanker airplane model. Because the KC 135A's original engines are of 1950s technology, they don't meet modern standards of increased fuel efficiency, reduced pollution and reduced noise levels. By installing new, CFM56 engines, performance is enhanced and fuel off load capability is dramatically improved. In fact, the modification is so successful that two re engined KC 135Rs can do the work of three KC 135As. This improvement is