While the KC-10’s primary mission is aerial refueling, it can accommodate 75 passengers and transport 170,000 pounds of cargo. The Extender is based on the civilian DC-10 commercial aircraft and ...

The KC-10 Extender plays a crucial role in combat, providing aerial refueling to keep fighter jets in the fight. This video explores what it’s like to fly the KC-10 in high-pressure war zones and its ...