Originally Posted by
dagenham
Why is a boom relevant? KC130 doesn’t have one and I guess that’s the target market ?
The MC-130/HC-130s that the USAf operates are for special forces support, refuelling helicopters and CV-22s that are probe equipped.
The Agile Tanker is envisioned for the wider receptacle equipped fleet, with Indo-Pacific operations in mind.
Of course, if the KC-46 had worked as intended it wouldn't be needed.