GeminiMACS USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 61-0275 Utah Air National Guard Scale 1/400 GMUSA153

The GeminiMACS USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 61-0275 Utah Air National Guard is a detailed 1/400 scale diecast military aircraft model of one of the United States Air Force’s long-serving aerial refuelling aircraft. This release, product code GMUSA153, represents aircraft 61-0275, a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker associated with the Utah Air National Guard. Retail listings identify this release as GeminiMACS U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135R 61-0275 Utah Air National Guard in 1/400 scale.

The real aircraft, 61-0275, is recorded as a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, construction number 18182, line number T0497. PlaneLogger lists its first flight as 22 November 1961, delivery to the United States Air Force on 12 January 1962, re-skin work in March 1986, and re-engining to KC-135R standard on 23 May 1989.

The KC-135R is one of the most important aerial refuelling aircraft in US military aviation history. With its long narrow fuselage, swept wings, four turbofan engines and rear refuelling boom, the Stratotanker has supported USAF operations for decades by extending the range and endurance of fighters, bombers, transports and other military aircraft.

Produced by GeminiMACS / Gemini Jets, this GMUSA153 model is a limited-edition 1/400-scale diecast aircraft with all-metal construction, detailed landing gear, and accurate tampoprint military markings. Retail specifications also list the aircraft registration as 61-0275, confirming the serial and scale for this release.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: GeminiMACS / Gemini Jets
• Operator: United States Air Force
• Unit Theme: Utah Air National Guard
• Aircraft Type: Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
• Serial: 61-0275
• Scale: 1/400
• Product Code: GMUSA153
• Aircraft Construction Number: 18182
• Line Number: T0497
• Real Aircraft First Flight: 22 November 1961
• Delivered to USAF: 12 January 1962
• Re-engined to KC-135R: 23 May 1989
• Model Type: Diecast military aircraft model
• Collector Theme: USAF tanker aircraft / Utah ANG / KC-135 Stratotanker / aerial refuelling aircraft

Collector Notes

This model represents USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 61-0275, a long-serving aerial refuelling aircraft connected with the Utah Air National Guard. The KC-135 is a major Cold War and modern military aviation subject, and its continued service makes it a popular choice for collectors of USAF support aircraft.

For collectors, GMUSA153 is a strong addition to a 1/400 military aircraft collection, especially alongside other USAF tankers, transports, bombers, fighters and Air National Guard subjects. It also pairs well with KC-10, KC-46, C-17, C-130 and B-52 models in modern US Air Force displays.