{"product_id":"italeri-kc-135r-fr-stratotanker-1-72-scale-model-kit","title":"Italeri KC-135R FR Stratotanker - 1:72 Scale Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a detailed 1:72 scale model of the Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, one of the most important aerial refuelling aircraft in military aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDerived from the four-engine Boeing 707 airliner, the KC-135 entered service with the United States Air Force in the late 1950s. It was originally developed to provide aerial refuelling support for long-range bombers of the Strategic Air Command, but its role expanded over the years to support fighter, attack and other military aircraft during a wide range of operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Stratotanker is powered by four underwing turbofan engines and can reach speeds exceeding 930 km\/h. Its primary refuelling system is the rigid flying boom mounted beneath the rear fuselage, while additional underwing pods can be fitted with flexible hose systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft can carry almost 100,000 kg of fuel, allowing it to significantly extend the operational range of aircraft receiving fuel in flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Italeri plastic model kit builds into a large 1:72 scale representation measuring approximately 58cm in length. It includes detailed features such as the distinctive flying boom, along with a super decal sheet offering three versions with United States and French markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied unpainted and requiring assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand: Italeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Type: Aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type: Aerial Refuelling Tanker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft: Boeing KC-135R\/FR Stratotanker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNationality: American\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1950s onwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished Model Size: Approximately 58cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied Unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed 1:72 scale KC-135R\/FR Stratotanker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresents the iconic aerial refuelling aircraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge finished model measuring approximately 58cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed flying boom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour underwing turbofan engines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper decal sheet for three versions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes United States and French marking options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Cold War and modern military aviation modelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent large-scale display model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Italeri KC-135R FR Stratotanker model kit is ideal for anyone searching for 1:72 aircraft model kits, KC-135 Stratotanker models, aerial refuelling aircraft kits, tanker aircraft models, Boeing KC-135 scale models, Italeri aircraft kits, US Air Force aircraft models and military aviation scale models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker has provided aerial refuelling support to the United States Air Force for decades. Derived from the Boeing 707, its distinctive flying boom and long-range capabilities have made it one of the most recognisable tanker aircraft in military aviation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFind more Italeri kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/collections\/italeri-kits\" title=\"Italeri scale model kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more scale model brands \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/pages\/scale-models\" title=\"Scale model kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58572733776253,"sku":"ITA91281","price":55.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1138\/0520\/files\/Italeri_KC-135R_FR_Stratotanker_1_72_scale_model.png?v=1787339665","url":"https:\/\/www.mightylancergames.co.uk\/products\/italeri-kc-135r-fr-stratotanker-1-72-scale-model-kit","provider":"Mighty Lancer Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}