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Posted On: 06/21/2018 5:35:44 PM
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USAF KC-46 (Replacement Tanker) Problems Continue.
As previously stated in my analytical posts, as a result of these ongoing issues, there will be no problem in Omega and $TMPS getting as many contracts as they care to bid for throughout many years ahead.
The KC-46 still has major issues with the Mission Systems Operator (MSO)'s video system for viewing the receiving aircraft. This will impact delivery dates.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/06/20/he...rst-kc-46/
Also, as previously reported, the legacy fleet of 1957-1963 built KC-135 tankers which are being upgraded as part of the overall tanker force plan will have to have a significant number of aircraft out of service for the upgrade program at any one time.
With the USN and USMC unable to meet their own requirements [for a variety of reasons that aren't being fixed either], any contractor that can provide "probe-and-drogue" refueling - without diverting USAF assets to do it - is likely to continue to have their arm bitten off with contracts estimated at about $30M per year.
Neither the ex-RAF Tristar tankers that $TMPS now have - or the RAF's new contractor owned / operated Voyager fleet [the aircraft the USAF could have had over 10 years ago] - have any problem with their MSO's video system !
As previously stated in my analytical posts, as a result of these ongoing issues, there will be no problem in Omega and $TMPS getting as many contracts as they care to bid for throughout many years ahead.
The KC-46 still has major issues with the Mission Systems Operator (MSO)'s video system for viewing the receiving aircraft. This will impact delivery dates.
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2018/06/20/he...rst-kc-46/
Also, as previously reported, the legacy fleet of 1957-1963 built KC-135 tankers which are being upgraded as part of the overall tanker force plan will have to have a significant number of aircraft out of service for the upgrade program at any one time.
With the USN and USMC unable to meet their own requirements [for a variety of reasons that aren't being fixed either], any contractor that can provide "probe-and-drogue" refueling - without diverting USAF assets to do it - is likely to continue to have their arm bitten off with contracts estimated at about $30M per year.
Neither the ex-RAF Tristar tankers that $TMPS now have - or the RAF's new contractor owned / operated Voyager fleet [the aircraft the USAF could have had over 10 years ago] - have any problem with their MSO's video system !
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