KC-97L Stratofreighter 1/144 Kit ACADEMY (12640)

SKU:

MRC29843

UPC:

Military Conflict:

Cold War

Scale:

1:144 Scale

Military Branch:

Air Force

Gun Type:

N/A

Ammo:

N/A

Blank Firing Type:

N/A

Cannot Ship To:

N/A

Mfr Year:

N/A

Car Mfr:

N/A

Dimensions:

N/A

Operator:

United States

Model:

KC-97

KC-97L Stratofreighter 1/144 Kit – Academy (12640)

Features

• Built model is approximately 9 inches long
• Precisely engraved panel lines
• Select from two different markings

The KC-97L Stratofreighter was a pivotal mid-air refueling aircraft used by the United States Air Force during the Cold War era. Derived from the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, it featured extended wings and upgraded engines to support its role as a tanker. With a capability to refuel multiple aircraft simultaneously, including strategic bombers like the B-52, the KC-97L played a crucial role in extending the operational range of American air power worldwide. Its robust design and adaptability made it a cornerstone of aerial refueling operations, contributing significantly to strategic deterrence and global military mobility during its service from the 1950s to the 1970s.