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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2019, 19:51
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Hmm, those ex-RAT Tristars are still at...

Hmm, those ex-RAT Tristars are still at Bruntingthorpe
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2019, 09:47
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

I wonder how they check for FOD in inaccessible...

I wonder how they check for FOD in inaccessible areas? Xray? Test fly it, bunt and listen for the rattle?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2019, 15:18
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

In reality this is only going to cost Boeing...

In reality this is only going to cost Boeing $$$$$ - I don't see them cancelling KC-46, and it's probably still the only candidate for KC-Y
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2019, 18:14
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

I suppose we should be grateful they chose...

I suppose we should be grateful they chose aero-engineering and not medicine.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2019, 07:53
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Wasn't there also a little length problem, so...

Wasn't there also a little length problem, so that none of them matched when parked on the line?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2019, 17:15
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Of course the RAF surge Voyagers were built,...

Of course the RAF surge Voyagers were built, flown elsewhere to be turned into tankers, then flown to the UK to be turned back into airliners again!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 15:38
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

If only there had been an interim solution where...

If only there had been an interim solution where the USAF could have perhaps leased some tankers to provide capacity and releive the elderly KC-135s until KC46 came onstream....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2017, 11:16
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Previous generation (or several generations)...

Previous generation (or several generations) coating technology.

Maybe they need to go probe and drogue for tactical aircraft......;)
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2017, 13:58
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

From memory, the Italian and Japanese aircraft...

From memory, the Italian and Japanese aircraft are basically 767-200ERs with the current (KC10?) flying boom. The KC46 is a 200F airframe with 300F floor and cargo door and -400 series digital...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2017, 12:40
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

No chance of the New President cancelling it...

No chance of the New President cancelling it though, in spite of his AF1 comments, he seems to quite like Boeing
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2016, 15:06
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Well that sorts out the 'How do we refuel the...

Well that sorts out the 'How do we refuel the RC135/P8' etc problem....mutual asistance and all that.... :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2015, 12:31
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Meanwhile, I'm sure someone in Blagnac is having...

Meanwhile, I'm sure someone in Blagnac is having a wry smile to themselves.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2014, 15:41
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

Regardless of the debates about the KC-45/KC-46,...

Regardless of the debates about the KC-45/KC-46, You do wonder if this would have been in service with the USAF for the last few years if it hadn't been for Darleen Druyun..

Boeing - KC-767 -...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2014, 23:09
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

They did (and the RAF ones were -500s) - if my...

They did (and the RAF ones were -500s) - if my memory is correct the additional tanks added approx 100Klb of fuel capacity
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2014, 12:59
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

KenV doesn't say they weren't in the RFP, just...

KenV doesn't say they weren't in the RFP, just that Airbus couldn't do them
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2014, 23:23
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

So advanced planning for an RC-46B then........

So advanced planning for an RC-46B then........
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2014, 23:16
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

If it's cost them an extra $1Bn, they have to...

If it's cost them an extra $1Bn, they have to have spent it somewhere.....
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2014, 13:40
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By Davef68

But at least it's American companies those extra...

But at least it's American companies those extra billion $$ are going to..
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