Thirty C-135B s (Boeing model number 717-158[8]) were built new with the TF33 turbofan and improved wide-span horizontal stabilizers. Ten were modified for a weather reconnaissance (flying through radioactive clouds from nuclear tests or other agents) role and designated WC-135B Stratolifter (Constant Phoenix in later versions).

C-135B：与C-135A相同，但装有四个TF-33-P-56涡轮风扇发动机，30个内置发动机。 在卡特政府期间，五架VC-135B特别VIP装备飞机被重新指定为C-135B。 它的型号为717-158。 C-135C：已改装为WC-135B标准的三架C-135B飞机后来进行了改装，但保留了空对空加油能力，因此被命名为C-135C。 C-135E：三架由四架TF-33-PW-102发动机改装并随后用作EC-135N的C-135A飞机后来被重新命名为C-135E，用于作战支援任务。 C-135F：法国的加油机类似于KC-135A，但没 …

The C-135 evolved from Boeing 707 prototype, the "Dash-80", and became the U.S. Air Force's first jet-powered refueling tanker, introduced in 1957. It replaced the KC-97. The KC-135 Stratotanker is similar in appearance to the commercial 707, but has a narrower fuselage and is shorter than the 707.

2011年4月6日 · While the principal transport variant, the C-135B, was soon replaced by the C-141 StarLifter, updated KC-135 Stratotankers, EC-135 command posts, and RC-135 reconnaissance platforms continue to serve in large numbers.

2020年1月21日 · The C-135C was the designation used to mark three Stratolifter airframes (based in the C-135B variant) modified for the weather reconnaissance role as "WC-135B". These aircraft held an air-to-air refueling capability and were eventually reset to their original passenger/cargo forms before the end.

The USAF C-135B is a long-range, high performance, transport aircraft powered by four TF33-P-5 turbofan engines. The VC-135B aircraft were built as TF33-engined C-135 Stratolifters, but were...

A C-135B at Rota in the 1960s. First flown on 21 June 1962, this aircraft was converted to an RC-135M in 1967 and was still active as an RC-135W in 2022, 60 years old. The Neptune, BuNo 148352, was delivered to VP-56 at Norfolk, tail code LQ, in 1961. A-3 Skywarriors are also seen.

Thirty C-135Bs were built with TF33 turbofans and wide-span tailplanes from the outset, and a small number remain in service in their original form. The C-135C designation applies to three WC-135B weather reconnaissance aircraft which reverted to transport status.

C-135 aircraft transport senior military leaders such as the Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Command; Commander, Pacific Air Forces; and other high-ranking dignitaries. The C-135C Speckled Trout communications aircraft, operated by the Edwards-based 412th Flight Test Squadron, is a modified C-135 that serves as a test bed for emerging technologies.

WC-135B, 1993, “Open Skies” Treaty mission conversions to observe foreign military strength. WC-135B, 1993, trainer for OC-135B. WC-135A, conversions as transports, engine upgrade.