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Originally Posted by Jersey_TA
As someone who will be directly affected by this contract....though I will prob retire by the time the AF has these in operation I can honestly say I hope they produce something that's worth while. I'm hoping they take the design issues from the KC10 and know what not to do for the next refueler. I've been a KC10 crew chief for the passed 13 1/2 yrs and they aren't aging very well. Especially problematic in cold climates.
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Seeing the design proposals from both Northrop and Boeing, I think you'll be getting an awesome product. Both airframes are more than capable. My issue is the funding. Being a leas program, the USAF will never own the 767s, and after ten year for each plane, they'll have to lease a new one from Boeing, it thus becoming a revolving door.