WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Today marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 crash of the KC-135 Stratotanker in the Piatt neighborhood in north Wichita. Just before 9:30 a.m., a Boeing KC-135A-BN ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - With such a rich history in aviation, the Air Capital, unfortunately, has had its share of air tragedies. In addition to the lives lost on the Jan. 29, 2025, crash with American ...

Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights of up to 322,500 pounds. A cargo deck above the refueling system can hold a mixed load of ...