Tanker checkmate: Why Boeing will win the aerial refueler contest

Article Abstract:

The U.S. Air Force issued a draft request for proposal for aerial refueler, and later indicated that the specifications will be revised to focus on the tanker, not transport capabilities, which favors the Boeing offering. Apparently, the winner of the competition will be based more on politics than on technical considerations, which clearly indicates Boeing.

Airports, flying fields, & services, Other Airport Operations, Aircraft Fueling & Cleaning Svcs, Aircraft Fueling Services, Refueling of aircraft

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When the fortress went down

Article Abstract:

The 1935 crash of Boeing's sleek, four-engine bomber, which was named as flying fortress or Model 299, set back the American airpower for years. The design was faultless but the lack of checklist doomed the airplane and some of the crew. Hence, Boeing lost its contract with the U.S. Air force and the B-17 faced a five-year setback.

Product discontinued, Product discontinuation, B-17 (Aircraft)

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The KC-X opportunity

Article Abstract:

The article examines the request for proposal on the KC-X, the next-generation tanker in order to increase range, payload and persistence of its mobility.

Product development, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, Tanks and tank components, Tanks & Parts, Tanks (Military science), Tanks (Combat vehicles), Military vehicle industry

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