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corby78 · 03-01-2008, 09:06 AM

It is interesting that you bring up the fact about possibly still ordering some tankers from boeing. Just think about how many jets the USAF has with the 707 base. From AWACS to RJ to JSTARS, they will all need to be replaced in the next 10-20 years or so, and it will be more efficiant to be based off a common airframe if possible. If they use both the 767 and A330 for the tanker they might have a base to decide on the future considerations.

03-01-2008, 09:06 AM	#18
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north dakota Posts: 242	Re: Boeing lost the USAF tanker contract... It is interesting that you bring up the fact about possibly still ordering some tankers from boeing. Just think about how many jets the USAF has with the 707 base. From AWACS to RJ to JSTARS, they will all need to be replaced in the next 10-20 years or so, and it will be more efficiant to be based off a common airframe if possible. If they use both the 767 and A330 for the tanker they might have a base to decide on the future considerations. Last edited by corby78; 03-01-2008 at 09:09 AM.