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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2024, 07:36
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Impressive, IIRC however the KC10 total fuel...

Impressive, IIRC however the KC10 total fuel capacity was over 100K greater

At 356000 pounds it carried more than a 747 Classic but with one less engine
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 01:01
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Why does the A330 MRTT not have a main deck...

Why does the A330 MRTT not have a main
deck cargo door ?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2017, 05:44
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

The 767 RAT provides hydraulic power to the...

The 767 RAT provides hydraulic power to the flight controls in the event of a dual
engine flameout.

It does not provide any electrical power.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2016, 02:14
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Is the KC46 'hardened' for EMP ?

Is the KC46 'hardened' for EMP ?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2016, 03:32
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Couldn't agree more but this seems to be a USAF...

Couldn't agree more but this seems to be a USAF thing, they deleted the reversers
on the CFM56 that power the KC135R as well.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2016, 02:42
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Very interesting, thanks for the info TD.

Very interesting, thanks for the info TD.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2016, 03:29
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Can't really buy the argument of the P&W engine...

Can't really buy the argument of the P&W engine offering more thrust, the version i've been using on the 767-400 has 63,500 pounds available.


If GE doesn't want to support it for the next 50 ?...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2016, 03:59
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Why was the P&W engine chosen at all ? ...

Why was the P&W engine chosen at all ?


The GE option was already certified and all issues resolved on the KC767, why add another unknown ?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2015, 09:45
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

The MD11 safety record is woeful by any standard,...

The MD11 safety record is woeful by any standard, even if you don't like that particular description.


And here's a thought, I have no doubt Boeing planned and engineered the capability into the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2014, 08:41
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Agree, looks like a great aircraft. The...

Agree, looks like a great aircraft.


The photo of the DC10 next to the MD11 illustrates very well the main reason for the latter's stability issues over the years, look at how much smaller the...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2014, 10:04
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

Lots of xenophobic attitudes here and a clear...

Lots of xenophobic attitudes here and a clear bias to the far less flexible Airbus platform from our European friends.


Fact is the 'frankentanker' is just a better aircraft for the USAF.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2014, 10:30
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

'There fixed it for you. ' No, you...

'There fixed it for you. '


No, you mangled the statement completely, adding an 's' makes no sense, perhaps you believe the plural of aircraft has an 's' on the end ?


Next time you want to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2014, 11:15
Replies: 1,259
Views: 583,046
Posted By stilton

KenV your logic is irrefutable but you're dealing...

KenV your logic is irrefutable but you're dealing with national pride here, not common sense.


On that subject, perhaps the silliest tanker purchase of all is the RAF acquiring the A330 and...
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