4 engine jet - what is it?

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:09 pm

Sorry I can't post a picture but I'll try to describe it.

Looks like a DC 9 but thicker body and with 4 jets, arranged like a Jetstar. The one I've seen in in military grey here at Kirkland AFB in NM.

Any of you military types know what it is? I think the Air Force boys would run me down if they saw me trying to snap a pic.

Tiny Voices · Post by **Tiny Voices** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:15 pm

VC-10

linecrew · Post by **linecrew** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:31 pm

RAF VC-10.

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:38 pm

That's it!!! Thank you

CID · Post by **CID** » Tue May 13, 2008 2:46 pm

Slight chance it could have been an IL-62M too.

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:53 pm

Great... lol...

If I get to taxi by it again, I'll look at the windshield. That seems to be about the only thing that might distinguish it from a distance. Can't get anywhere near it..

ticasse · Post by **ticasse** » Tue May 13, 2008 4:45 pm

is that a 747sp in the background ?

Four1oh · Post by **Four1oh** » Tue May 13, 2008 5:28 pm

if it was grey and British military, then it was the VC-10

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:17 pm

It's grey but I don't see any markings from 1/2 a mile away. The guards in the Humvee seem pretty intent on enforcing the NO PICTURE rules. I'll see if I can get a tail end shot of it tomorrow.

Slappy the Squirrel · Post by **Slappy the Squirrel** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:42 pm

Or you could not take a picture of it and live to tell about it too

linecrew · Post by **linecrew** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:08 pm

Seriously doubt a military IL-62 would be seen at an American airbase.

..and yes, that's an SP in the background.

Blakey · Post by **Blakey** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:09 pm

The IL-62 is unlikely to have refueling pods under the wing. The refuelers are the only VC-10's left.

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:48 pm

I'm gonna risk it - will have picture tomorrow - from the rear, anyways. Of the airplane.

planett · Post by **planett** » Tue May 13, 2008 9:25 pm

Some of those VC-10s were ex-BOAC/BA airliners, I was a passenger on one in the 70's. Rule Britannia!

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:10 am

Ok, HERE IT IS!

I'm sure it's the VC-10. The tail isn't as sleek as the IL-62. Thanks everyone!

linecrew · Post by **linecrew** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:33 am

LOL! Thanks for risking life and/or limb getting that shot just to appease us plane geeks.

Yep, RAF VC-10 for sure.

co-joe · Post by **co-joe** » Wed May 14, 2008 3:33 pm

Flybabe wrote:I'm gonna risk it - will have picture tomorrow - from the rear, anyways. Of the airplane.

Damn...you had to throw the words "Of the airplane" in there didn't you?

Got my hopes up for a second...

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Wed May 14, 2008 3:34 pm

At least I dashed them right away and you didn't lose sleep over it

SierraPoppa · Post by **SierraPoppa** » Sat May 17, 2008 5:00 pm

clunckdriver wrote:The Brits just wont admit that other folks can build good aircraft.

The Brits just wont admit anyone else is good at anything.

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