Knight 121 - thanks for the clarification.
Barry - OK - now name an aircraft that will take the same payload as a Bou into the same strip as a Bou.......
FA18 - ADF fell out of love with the A400 when we decided on the C17 (in my opinion - why consider a paper aircraft when you can have a real aircraft parked on the tarmac within 6 months).
The airlift study did look at the entire continum (did I spell that right? - don't think so). I doubt you will see the A400 as suggested.
In 2028 it could be:
5 x C17 (the line must be getting close to closing, so unless they get a LOT of new orders...) Strat air
5 x KC30 (part time strat air)
12 - 14 C130J (strat/tact lift)
10 or so C27
(but I'm out now - so don't have any close knowledge......
