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SPECS |
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Type Aircraft |
KDC-10 |
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Max air speed at 30,000 ft (true air speed in knots) |
.84 m |
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Min air speed at 30,000 ft (true air speed in knots) |
200 kts |
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Max air speed at 5,000 ft |
300 kts (in refueling mode) |
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Min air speed at 5,000 ft |
200 kts |
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Runway required in distance |
10,500 ft |
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Max takeoff gross weight |
568,000 lbs |
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Maximum airborne time |
12.5 hrs |
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Maximum distance |
5,500 NM |
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Turn around time |
1.5 hrs |
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Type engine on aircraft |
JT9D-59A |
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UHF in cabin |
2 |
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HF in cabin |
2 |
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VHF in cabin |
3 |
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GPS type on board |
Garmin 165 |
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Inertial System |
Litton 72 |
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Mode 4 |
N/A |
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Cargo (lbs) |
full fuel + 58,000 lbs |
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Maintenance technicians that can be transported |
100-200 mission personnel (variable) |
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FAA regulations require that only mission essential or mission
related personnel be onboard during refueling missions. |
