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KC-135 Stratotanker Traditional Cache

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Alpine Reviewer: I am archiving this cache to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you (the cache owner) wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, please contact me, and assuming it meets the guidelines, I will be happy to unarchive it.

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Hidden : 7/15/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Military Aircraft Series.

Regular sized PnG off of Co Rd 57.

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

Type: Long range tanker transport

Powerplant: Four 13,760-lb.-thrust Pratt & Whitney J57-P-59W turbojets

Maximum Speed: 609 m.p.h.

Cruising Speed: 531 m.p.h. at high altitude

Range: Ferry range 9,180 mi.; radius to offload 11,975 lb. of fuel 1,147 mi.

Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft.

Weights: Operating empty 106,084 lb.; maximum take off 315,337 lb.

Dimensions:

Wingspan: 130 ft. 9 in.

Length: 136 ft. 3 in.

Height: 41 ft. 8 in.

Wing Area: 2,431 sq. ft.

Good luck, BYOP, and have fun!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)