Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter
A flying tanker based on the C-97 transport aircraft. They were introduced into the US Air Force's arsenal in the early 1950s. From 1957, they were gradually phased out by the KC-135A Stratotanker.
Version Overview
KC-97A - four aircraft modified from the C-97A
KC-97E - 60 built
KC-97F - 158 built
KC-97G - 592 built
KC-97H - prototype
KC-97L - 82 aircraft modified from KC-97G
Resources
1) Aerofiles.com
2) US Warplanes
3) Boeing KC-97 - Wikipedia
4) USAF Factsheets - KC-97L
A flying tanker based on the C-97 transport aircraft. They were introduced into the US Air Force's arsenal in the early 1950s. From 1957, they were gradually phased out by the KC-135A Stratotanker.
Version Overview
KC-97A - four aircraft modified from the C-97A
KC-97E - 60 built
KC-97F - 158 built
KC-97G - 592 built
KC-97H - prototype
KC-97L - 82 aircraft modified from KC-97G
Resources
1) Aerofiles.com
2) US Warplanes
3) Boeing KC-97 - Wikipedia
4) USAF Factsheets - KC-97L