Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker Model Airplane

Item#: MJNGKC45T

MSRP Price: $299.95

Factory Direct Price: $199.95

Factory Direct Models introduce our exact replica of the Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker used by the United States Air Force. This Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker Model Airplane was hand crafted with absolute precision Using the finest Philippine Mahogany and was sealed to last for generations. Working from our library of blueprints, reference materials and their exact photographs, Factory Direct Models skilled master artisans recreated this historic and famous Military Aircraft into a museum quality work of art Display Model.

This Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker Airplane Model comes with a detachable stand made of chrome steel and wood it also has a Laminated Grumman Logo and an Inscription Plaque that adds beauty and value to this high quality Scale Model.

This Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker Model Airplane is a perfect gift for Non-active Pilots, Active Pilots, Aviation Enthusiasts, War Veterans or the people that took part in the developement of this Aircraft.

Your model will be made exactly as shown in the photographs. If you would like to change this model in any other way, please visit Our Custom Model Gallery section of our website to commission a personalized model to be built.

Northrop Grumman KC-45 Tanker History:

The Northrop Grumman/EADS KC-45 was a proposed aerial refueling tanker aircraft based on the Airbus A330 MRTT (KC-30), a derivative of the civil A330-200. The United States Air Force had ordered 179 KC-45As in the first stage of replacing the aging KC-135 tankers currently in service. However, the contest was reopened in July 2008, after Boeing's protest of the award was upheld. In September 2008, the KC-X solicitation was canceled.

The A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a military derivative of the Airbus A330 airliner. It is designed as a dual-role air refueling tanker and cargo transport aircraft. The wing air refueling pods are supplied by the British company Cobham. The cargo hold has been modified by Telair to be able to transport military pallets in addition to civilian ULD.

The A330 has a large internal fuel capacity of 111,000 kg (122 short tons) in the wings; fuel capacity can be further increased with underfloor tanks, which would not compromise main deck cargo capacity or seating in the strategic transport role. Standard fuel capacity allows the carriage of an additional 43,000 kg of cargo. Another major benefit of the A330 MRTT is its wing has common structure as the four-engine A340-200/-300 with reinforced mounting locations for the A340's outboard engines. The A330 MRTT's wing therefore requires little modification for use of these hardpoints for the refuelling pods.