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Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:04 pm to TBoy
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I don't know anything about these tanker jets. Is there really no means to eject or jump?
They are modified Boeing 707s. Basically an airliner modified for military use to some degree. They also have other crew members. I’m not sure how many but at least 5 I assume. I don’t know if they have chutes or not. But the chances of them needing a chute and not being able to crash land are probably slim to none. It’s not the movies.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:05 pm to baldona
They used to have parachutes and a bailout door, but no longer have either. It was decided that since they fly in friendly territory, they don't need them.
This post was edited on 3/12/26 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:07 pm to LSURoss
Yall say a prayer for the crew please.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:07 pm to deltaland
quote:I could make so many jokes about this but you are a big ole boy from what I remember and would probably rip my good arm off and beat me to death with it.
This happens when I drink too much and the wife and I attempt sex
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:14 pm to baldona
quote:
They also have other crew members. I’m not sure how many but at least 5 I assume.
A Google search suggests that the standard crew is three, a pilot, co-pilot and boom operator. Hope they made it down ok.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:15 pm to LSURoss
working class people die in rich men’s war.
same as it ever was
same as it ever was
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:16 pm to TBoy
A lot of these fly out of Knoxville. 134th refueling wing. Prayers for all.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:17 pm to TBoy
quote:
I don't know anything about these tanker jets. Is there really no means to eject or jump?
I’ve flown in them. No.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:17 pm to td01241
quote:
I just find those posts cringe.
They’re worse than accusing someone of wanting US military members to die? They’re more “cringe” than that?
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:22 pm to Crimson
quote:Not Good! Big old jet over Iraq and probably had loads of fuel unless they had refueled before they "collided" as TBoy prefers. Even a controlled crash landing on sand does not go well.
A lot of these fly out of Knoxville. 134th refueling wing. Prayers for all.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:34 pm to Crimson
They are stationed in numerous places.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:37 pm to LSURoss
the original text on the CBS news article said
but has since been removed.
quote:
An aerial refueling tanker was believed to have been one of two planes hit by shoulder-launched missiles, U.S. officials said.
but has since been removed.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:41 pm to TBoy
There’s three crew members, no ejection seats, no chutes carried.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:43 pm to TBoy
Not enough in the press release to confirm a collision. Two aircraft involved, the second could’ve been smaller, the same size, or larger than the tanker.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:52 pm to FlySaint
Iraqis on telegram are saying it was shot out the air by a SAM. Though I imagine theyd say that no matter what.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 5:56 pm to TBoy
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So maybe a midair collision while refueling?
Boom structural failure or basket failure causing depature from flight damage. Hose and probe, or basket, flailing around is a nasty proposition. KC-135R's are old, very old, no matter how many times they are literally rebuilt in Depot, shite happens to old aircraft in dynamic situations. That would be a helluva trick with shoulder launched missiles at an aircraft orbiting at 22-25000 feet
This post was edited on 3/12/26 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 3/12/26 at 6:09 pm to OchoDedos
I’m seeing it may have been another 135 that hit it
Posted on 3/12/26 at 6:18 pm to baldona
Posted on 3/12/26 at 6:22 pm to LSURoss
Was wondering what the Left was so giddy about
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