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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 18:28
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

The A330 can take pallets on the upper deck with...

The A330 can take pallets on the upper deck with a door fitted (as was spec'd on the USAF KC-45 and as fitted to the French Phenix).

I think the part of 'mandatory' that I dont understand is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2019, 06:51
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

One step forward, two steps back... ...

One step forward, two steps back...

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-tanker-jets-grounded-due-to-tools-and-debris-left-during-manufacturing/
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2019, 18:46
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

A variation of the 'last Black Hawk to be flown...

A variation of the 'last Black Hawk to be flown to the boneyard will be underslung a Huey' quote.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2019, 13:48
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Wouldn't have really been an issue as Germany has...

Wouldn't have really been an issue as Germany has joined the European/NATO multinational MMF programme, using boom-equipped A330 MRTTs.

From Jane's:Germany, Norway sign for five NATO-owned MRTT...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2019, 14:25
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

I think I have worked out why the KC-46A is so...

I think I have worked out why the KC-46A is so behind schedule - it's because Ken spends all his time on PPRuNe talking about it rather than building it.

Am of course being facetious - am enjoying...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2019, 07:44
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Also worth noting that the Koreans, which have no...

Also worth noting that the Koreans, which have no industrial drum to beat, selected the A330 MRTT over the KC-46A. When it made its selection in 2015, DAPA noted it had largely chosen the MRTT...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2019, 16:13
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

So the MRTT's 111 metric tonnes converts to 122...

So the MRTT's 111 metric tonnes converts to 122 US tonnes then. If we're comparing apples and apples...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2019, 14:11
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

That's changed then, every time I've been briefed...

That's changed then, every time I've been briefed by Boeing it has been 96 tonnes. Must have found an extra 10 tonnes from somewhere,,,
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 06:44
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

It does if you want it. France is the only...

It does if you want it. France is the only customer to date to request it,

The other nations regard the 45 tonnes of palletized cargo in the hold to be ample for their requirements.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 16:54
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

in 2015 Airbus was in discussions to provide the...

in 2015 Airbus was in discussions to provide the USAF with additional tanking capacity, so there was/is an interim tanker of sorts...the A330 MRTT.



Really? Because in 2017 the chief of...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 14:11
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Those for the nation that asked for the main deck...

Those for the nation that asked for the main deck cargo door have. The USAF's would have too.



Not required - can carry 45 tonnes of freight in the underfloor cargo area. This is something the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 13:19
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

There's 'development', and then there's...

There's 'development', and then there's development. No one can truly say what might have been, but given the nature and extent of the modifications that would have been needed to turn the MRTT into...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 11:25
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Indeed, by that reasoning the A330 MRTT didn't...

Indeed, by that reasoning the A330 MRTT didn't meet any customer requirements until the national-specific features (comms, defensive aids etc) were added during development.

Also, not only does...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2019, 16:54
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Yep, to add a cargo door basically. Of...

Yep, to add a cargo door basically.

Of course it didn't meet the USAF requirements, which is why they didn't select it. Oh wait...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2019, 07:03
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Would have been ready for the USAF though, which...

Would have been ready for the USAF though, which is the point of the thread.



It did the first time around, or rather it exceeded them.

IIRC correctly, Boeing's complaint was that the USAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2015, 09:47
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Hi tdracer, If what you say is true, be very...

Hi tdracer,

If what you say is true, be very careful about identifying yourself. I would suggest that Boeing may read this forum and thread, and I'd imagine that given the specific nature of your...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2015, 19:59
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

I meant in-service platforms whose technology is...

I meant in-service platforms whose technology is relevant to the KC-46A, but point taken.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2015, 18:04
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Three times, no? KC-135, KC-767, & KC-10 (they...

Three times, no? KC-135, KC-767, & KC-10 (they inherited the prime, so must retain the knowledge base).
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2015, 11:49
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Really? Care to name them?

Really? Care to name them?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2014, 07:51
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

Ah, the usual PPRuNE mantra - he/she/it doesn't...

Ah, the usual PPRuNE mantra - he/she/it doesn't agree with me, therefore they must be a troll.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2014, 16:56
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

A solid riposte KenV, but assuming the USAF were...

A solid riposte KenV, but assuming the USAF were also very aware of all the points you made (base facilities, cargo capabilities, etc) it does beg the question as to why, when given the option, they...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2014, 21:28
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

The A330 MRTT has underfloor cargo space for 45...

The A330 MRTT has underfloor cargo space for 45 tonnes of pallets (it can actually carry more cargo than the A400M). All of the MRTT's fuel is carried in its usual tanks, with no need for auxiliary...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2014, 17:59
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

I dare say there may be a few folk in Mobile who...

I dare say there may be a few folk in Mobile who disagree with your definition of US-built, but I take your point on wanting to spend US taxpayers' dollars on a US designed and manufactured product....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2014, 17:34
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,051
Posted By melmothtw

I know it can be galling brickhistory to have...

I know it can be galling brickhistory to have foreigners disparage your national industry/products, but even the most ardent Americanophile (and I am one myself) has to concede that the A330 MRTT is...
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