Why the Air Force tanker fleet is falling apart
By: David Roza | Published: 2026-09-11 13:40:26 | Source: taskandpurpose.com
Aerial refueling tankers are the backbone of U.S. airpower, but the tanker fleet is falling apart. Most of the jets are KC-135s, which are over 60 years old, and the jet that’s supposed to replace them, the…
