GeminiMACS USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 63-8013 Ohio Air National Guard Scale 1/400 GMUSA161

The GeminiMACS USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 63-8013 Ohio Air National Guard is a detailed 1/400 scale diecast military aircraft model of one of the United States Air Force’s most recognisable aerial refuelling tankers. This release, product code GMUSA161, represents aircraft 63-8013, a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker associated with the Ohio Air National Guard. Retail listings identify this model as Gemini Jets / GeminiMACS GMUSA161 U.S. Air Force Ohio ANG KC-135 in 1/400 scale.

The real aircraft, 63-8013, is recorded as a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker, serial number 18630, line number T0669. PlaneLogger lists its first flight as 31 December 1963, delivery to the United States Air Force on 8 January 1964, re-skin work in September 1984, and re-engining to KC-135R standard on 12 December 1990.

The KC-135 has been one of the backbone aircraft of US military aerial refuelling for decades. The KC-135R version is powered by modern high-bypass turbofan engines, giving the aircraft improved performance compared with earlier KC-135 variants. In model form, the long fuselage, swept wings, underwing engines and rear refuelling boom make the Stratotanker a distinctive military display subject.

Aircraft 63-8013 has been photographed in Ohio Air National Guard heritage special colours, adding extra collector interest to this release. Recent aviation photo records show the aircraft active in 2025, including images at Yokota Air Base, Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport, Powidz and Columbus Rickenbacker.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: GeminiMACS / Gemini Jets
• Operator: United States Air Force
• Unit Theme: Ohio Air National Guard
• Aircraft Type: Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
• Serial: 63-8013
• Scale: 1/400
• Product Code: GMUSA161
• Aircraft Serial Number: 18630
• Line Number: T0669
• Real Aircraft First Flight: 31 December 1963
• Delivered to USAF: 8 January 1964
• Converted / Re-engined to KC-135R: 12 December 1990
• Model Type: Diecast military aircraft model
• Collector Theme: USAF tanker aircraft / Ohio ANG / KC-135 Stratotanker / aerial refuelling aircraft

Collector Notes

This model represents USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker 63-8013, a long-serving aerial refuelling aircraft with Ohio Air National Guard connections. The KC-135 is a major Cold War and modern military aviation subject, and 63-8013 has additional appeal because of its Ohio ANG heritage special colours.

For collectors, GMUSA161 is a strong addition to a 1/400 military aircraft collection, especially alongside USAF transports, tankers, bombers, fighters and other Air National Guard subjects. It also works well in modern military dioramas, airshow displays or refuelling-support collections.