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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2024, 14:06
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Wow from the linked article, it says 2.0 vision...

Wow from the linked article, it says 2.0 vision system will now arrive in October 2025, THEN installations can begin? I'm tired of the "supply chain issues" and FAA certification excuses.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2023, 13:50
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Now there is some incentive to keep pitch to a...

Now there is some incentive to keep pitch to a minimum! Flat approaches- no flare!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2023, 19:14
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Another 15 KC-46's ordered, bringing orders to...

Another 15 KC-46's ordered, bringing orders to 128 with 68 already delivered and being used. They seem to passing gas on a regular basis? including some fighter drags, although the vision system fix...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2021, 13:44
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

True, but has the bus passed gas to stealthy...

True, but has the bus passed gas to stealthy aircraft at night/low viz via the boom? That seems to be the main challenge for the Boeing vision system, which has been an absolute travesty.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2021, 19:59
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Imagine California ANG F-16's from Fresno. Don't...

Imagine California ANG F-16's from Fresno. Don't think there any 46's at Travis yet, so maybe Edwards based or a long cross county?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2021, 17:14
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Refueling with the boom now cleared for B-52's,...

Refueling with the boom now cleared for B-52's, C-17 and other 46's

https://www.airforcetimes.com/industry/2021/08/09/boeings-kc-46-can-now-use-its-refueling-boom-for-operational-missions/
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2021, 12:19
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

While I understand the boom will require MUCH...

While I understand the boom will require MUCH more work with the vision system, why did the centerline drogue take so long? Sorry if I missed that. Are there problems with the the wing pods?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2021, 16:18
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Missed that update. Good to see they are finally...

Missed that update. Good to see they are finally passing gas (but not to stealthy airframes and A-10's). Anyone know if they are actually being used much for air to air refueling?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2020, 14:34
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Seems like a total rework of the troubled vision...

Seems like a total rework of the troubled vision system.

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-usaf-agree-dramatic-kc-46-remote-vision-system-redesign

So back to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2019, 13:02
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

I note the sun glare as the "latest" problem with...

I note the sun glare as the "latest" problem with the remote vision system with certain, limited, sun angles.

Was a remote vision system for the boom operator a program requirement? I realize that...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2019, 13:17
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

I believe the JSF program was absolutely touted...

I believe the JSF program was absolutely touted and understood as a "replacement" in the original JSF program specifications, program of record, and literature without any qualifiers about size...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2019, 19:28
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Thank you Tengah for taking the time to write up...

Thank you Tengah for taking the time to write up that on the MK 20 pod in #892, I do appreciate it. Good stuff to satisfy my curiosity. Did not know the F-4 could receive so much fuel that quickly-...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2019, 12:50
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Thank you Tengah, I was not aware of all of the...

Thank you Tengah, I was not aware of all of the differences in flow rates between the types, very informative. Curious about keeping the Mk 20 pod "topped off" when it was actively dispensing fuel. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2019, 21:11
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Anyone know if this problem with the remote...

Anyone know if this problem with the remote vision system will allow the 46 to tank or not? Is it just that it is not as good as they want, or they can’t tank with it? or just limitations in certain...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2018, 13:15
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Wonder how different the Cobham drougues on the...

Wonder how different the Cobham drougues on the KC-46 are from their products on other aircraft? Look like some software differences. Seems like a pretty pricy system if they say they are already...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2017, 15:24
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

A modest, but interesting export order. One for...

A modest, but interesting export order. One for Japan- perhaps up to 3 more.


Japan signs for KC-46A tanker | Jane's 360 (http://www.janes.com/article/76662/japan-signs-for-kc-46a-tanker)
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2016, 13:53
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Can anyone ballpark what the savings would be not...

Can anyone ballpark what the savings would be not checking the reverse option on the dealer sheet? I would imagine initial and recurring savings in several categories, but how much cost, weight,...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2016, 13:14
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Not sure how relevant a cut and past of the...

Not sure how relevant a cut and past of the Stratocruiser wiki page is to the KC-46 unless you just want to cite a Boeing "failure", but not sure I would call the Stratorcruiser "fumbling the ball"...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2015, 14:11
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

From that article: “This tanker will be able to...

From that article: “This tanker will be able to refuel any fixed wing or helicopter in the DoD fleet, while being able to take on fuel itself.”

That was the first I had heard about helicopters....
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2015, 19:11
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Some good pictures of the 767-2C in flight with...

Some good pictures of the 767-2C in flight with the pods and boom here: Boeing 767-2C tanker completes first flight with boom, wing pods - 6/4/2015 - Flight Global...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2015, 13:15
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

ORAC, that does make sense. I also feel...

ORAC, that does make sense.

I also feel that the "gold plating" has really hurt the US manufacturing programs. With the insistence that these aircraft have to do everything superbly you cost...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2015, 19:43
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Agree, not sure what axe ORAC is trying to grind....

Agree, not sure what axe ORAC is trying to grind. Lots of good examples of export success. How about we take a look at European fighter export success?

Might I add to the success column:...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2015, 16:47
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

This suggests the time frame for the new Air...

This suggests the time frame for the new Air Force Ones may be moved up from 2018 to 2016 to make sure the 747-8 is still an option. Regardless I imagine it will years between between green...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2015, 15:26
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Exactly while I surmised that there may be...

Exactly while I surmised that there may be mission growth. It obviously has some extra "stuff".

I just do not see a bizjet size aircraft being the the solution for some of the current fleet. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2015, 12:34
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Glad to see it fly. I can't help but...

Glad to see it fly.

I can't help but think how many variants we will see of this airframe, surely not as many as the K/C/E-135, but I wonder if the miles of wiring and open archetecture will...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2014, 19:13
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

KenV, read the article in post #1. "Boeing...

KenV, read the article in post #1. "Boeing executives previously have said they expect to recoup the $1 billion in excess development costs during the program’s $39 billion production phase". The...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2014, 23:35
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

KenV, well said, good points. We will always have...

KenV, well said, good points. We will always have debate on this selection. Your harrier/hornet timing is a bit off Warning! now you have disparaged the harrier, the pitchforks will really come...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2014, 14:28
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,037
Posted By sandiego89

Oh, I imagine they will somehow factor that into...

Oh, I imagine they will somehow factor that into the subsequent lot orders- thats when you really make the big bucks. The taxpayer again will eventually be the loser. Boeing really seems to have...
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