KC-X winner announced!

[PHall]

Raise your hand if you have left tire tracks in the overrun during a KC-135A takeoff on a hot day with a max fuel load.
(i.e. Red Flag TTF at March in August.)

Back when man thought he could burn water...

It wasn't called the "Steam Jet" for nothing!

And when that water ran out after 2 minutes you had a over 40% reduction in thrust!
(J57-43-PW engine with water, 13,850 pounds of thrust, without water, 8,500 pounds of thrust.)

Hot and heavy takeoffs were a "controlled thrill".

[MajFitzpatrick]

From what I hear, Tactical Jets go to Spain usually when heading to the kitty litter.