Originally Posted by
Mil-26Man
Wasn't all of that (and more) what the KC-46 was bought for?
Yes the KC-46 was designed to be quite capable, my point was that some sorties do not require a KC-46 sized tanker, or one with unique capabilities. Topping of a few fighters for an air intercept, a 2 v 2 exercise, supporting a special ops or SAR Helo, a KC-390 or KC-130 sized aircraft would be quite handy. You don't need an EMP protected school bus to drop 2 kids off a soccer practice.