N573MA
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (R)
The Boeing Company
21 Hours
Duration of Flight
9572 NM
Range
N/A
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-03-17| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-07-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-04-22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2024-03-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (R)
Overview
Registered in the United States to Wilmington Trust Co Trustee (Wilmington, DE). Airworthiness class listed as Experimental; civil registration assigned 2020-09-22 with the airworthiness entry dated 2024-02-12.
Specifications
- Engines: 4× CFM International CFM56-2B (F108) (21634 lbf each)
- Range: 9572 nm
- Cruise: 460 kts
- Seats: 83
- Ceiling: 50000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Tanker/cargo configuration with refueling boom, underwing pods and pallet/passenger capability (approx. 37 pax in transport layout). Refueling operator station (boom), cargo pallet positions, limited passenger seating; no executive business interior.
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N573MA, is a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker built in 1963 with USAF serial 63-8016. The airframe is recorded as owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE (a corporation located in Wilmington, DE, US), and the registration shows United States registry status (US). The airframe carries corporate trust ownership rather than direct commercial airline or military operator listing; registration to WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE is the principal notable ownership entry on record. Operator and home base information are not published. Valuation and detailed condition highlights are not published.
The aircraft is fitted in a tanker/cargo configuration featuring a refueling boom, underwing pods and pallet/passenger capability, configured to carry approximately 37 passengers in a transport layout. Typical mission roles for this configuration combine aerial refueling and cargo/transport duties, leveraging the installed boom and pod refueling fittings alongside palletized freight and passenger accommodation. Avionics fit and operator-specific mission equipment are not published. Maintenance considerations for this particular example would reflect its long in-service pedigree (manufacture year 1963) coupled with modernized powerplants (CFM56-2B (F108)), and any unique amenities or modifications beyond the described tanking and pallet/passenger capability are not published.
As a member of the KC-135 family presented here as a fixed-wing multi-engine tanker/transport, this airframe combines extended range (9,572 nm), high cruise speed (460 kts) and a high service ceiling (50,000 ft) with a substantial onboard seating capacity (83) and mixed tanker/cargo cabin capability. The presence of four CFM56-2B (F108) turbofans reflects a re-engined configuration that affects operational performance and maintenance profiles. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe will be influenced by its 1963 build year, current registry and trust ownership, and the mix of tanker and pallet/passenger outfitting; detailed market valuations are not published.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N573MA | N111AS | N1181A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 63-8016 | 29488 | 26206 |
| Year Manufactured | 1963 | 1998 | 1993 |
| Duration of Flight | 21 Hours | 9 Hours | 13 Hours |
| Range | 9572 NM | 4100 NM | 5990 NM |
| Max Speed | N/A | 458 MPH | 493 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 50000 ft | 42000 ft | 41100 ft |
| Max Passengers | 83 | 239 | 0 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |