In the early 1950's the US Air Force needed a new high-speed jet transport that was capable of providing mid-air refueling for the new high speed jet bombers coming into service. The C/KC-135 design was chosen and has now served in the United States Air Force for almost 60 years making it among the longest serving "front-line" aircraft in history. The new Minicraft KC-135 represents the KC-135 as it has served the United States Air Force for almost 60 years.

• All new tooling!
• First time in true 1/144 scale!
• Finely-engraved panel lines!
• 2 marking options!
• Deluxe Cartograf decals!
• Future releases will offer A and R engines!