Italeri KC-135 R/FR Stratotanker Model Kit 1:72

The Italeri KC-135 R/FR Stratotanker model kit in 1:72 scale brings one of military aviation's defining tanker aircraft into a detailed build with a strong technical identity. Derived from the Boeing 707 airliner, the full-size KC-135 entered service in the late 1950s and became a central refueling aircraft for long-range U.S. Air Force operations. In model form, that history translates into a long, purposeful airframe and a configuration shaped by aerial refueling rather than passenger transport. The subject aircraft is powered by 4 underwing turbofan engines and reaches a maximum speed of more than 930 km/h, details that place the finished build firmly in the jet age. Its refueling system is a key part of the design: the rigid flying boom sits beneath the tail section, while 2 additional underwing pods with flexible hose systems can also be fitted on the real aircraft. The original aircraft can carry nearly 100,000 kg of fuel, a figure that explains its enduring operational role across bomber, fighter and attack aircraft missions. On the bench or in a display cabinet, the 1:72 scale gives the KC-135 R/FR Stratotanker enough presence to show its long wings, engine arrangement and specialized tanker layout clearly. The result suits aviation collections centered on Cold War aircraft, support aviation, or large multi-engine jet subjects.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.