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Groover158 · 03-01-2008, 10:22 AM

I agree that it may go on for months. I did hear on radio that Boeing is yet to decide whether to contest the decision. Nonetheless, I am pretty confident the KC-30 (or -45 as they are calling it) will win out. It has so far attracted orders from Australia, Britian, Saudi Arabia and the UAE and seems to be a great piece of kit. I also think that developmentally (in terms of aircraft and flying boom) it is more advanced than the KC767.

I wouldn't blame Boeing for challenging the outcome, there are very big bucks at stake. Unfortunately, there has to be a winner...and a loser.

03-01-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
Groover158 Aussie Icon Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Adelaide, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 406	Re: Northrop Grumman - EADS wins USAF tanker contract I agree that it may go on for months. I did hear on radio that Boeing is yet to decide whether to contest the decision. Nonetheless, I am pretty confident the KC-30 (or -45 as they are calling it) will win out. It has so far attracted orders from Australia, Britian, Saudi Arabia and the UAE and seems to be a great piece of kit. I also think that developmentally (in terms of aircraft and flying boom) it is more advanced than the KC767. I wouldn't blame Boeing for challenging the outcome, there are very big bucks at stake. Unfortunately, there has to be a winner...and a loser. __________________ ________________________________________________ My Collection: http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-4746.html