“We have the demos, we have the videos, we’ve flown it on [Boeing] planes … and it looks magnificent,” says the Air Force's Lt. Col. Joshua Renfro.
A blended wing design is one idea the Air Force is seriously considering for the future KC-Z refueling tanker.
The Air Force is looking for additional ways to increase the operational range of aircraft.
The Air Force believes it will take at least three years for Boeing to start installing new hardware that resolves the “stiff boom” problem.
The Air Force believes it will cost at least $2.5 million to repair the KC-46.
The idea has raised eyebrows among military watchers who question its motives and safety.
"If this becomes the new normal, how do we keep everything going?" Air Mobility Command boss Gen. Mike Minihan said.
The Air Force’s new KC-46A Pegasus tanker recently notched its first refueling mission as part of real-world operations.
It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.
The idea could reduce potential troop casualties during wartime refueling missions.
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