Originally Posted by
Una Due Tfc
Would they buy up used 747-8i from say Lufthansa or would procuring used frames from a foreign entity be viewed as a security risk?
Given the level of rework that would be involved in converting a passenger 747 into a military one, I doubt there would be a significant security concern. Any surprises 'left behind' would almost certainly be discovered during the rework.
That being said, I think the demand for 747 P2F conversions will remain high enough that a military conversion would be better served by a big twin (especially since the 747 line will soon be shuttered)