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What is an NKC-135 used for?



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I know its a NKC-135 but whats it used for? http://www.pbase.com/keith1959/image/58901720
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google is your friend.
http://www.dreamlandresort.com/info/edwards.htm

I'm pretty sure the black paint is for the cameras so they dont get sunlight reflected into them.
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Thanks!! I've been lookin' for a pic of that jet for weeks! I believe it's the target simulator used for testing the Airborne Laser (ABL). See the missile shape in white? The ABL is designed to zap the bandit in the boost phase. So the 135 flies an ascent profile just like the Vomit Comet. Sensors on the ABL are supposed to be able to recognize a target's silouette so it can figure out how and where to put the beam for best effectiveness.

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**** Stupid keyboard....apologies for another duplicate post.....**** Embarassed

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Oh ok thanks. Is it still used or what?
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Yes...AFAIK.

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Thanks.
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