Military Aircraft: Information on Air Force Aerial Refueling Tankers

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Abstract:

Both the Congress and the Department of Defense are concerned about the age of the U.S. aerial refueling fleet and its potential impact on the military services' ability to meet operational requirements. Aerial refueling provides a key capability that is essential to the mobility of U.S. forces. At present, the Air Force is in the early stages of planning for modernizing its aging fleet. In this testimony, GAO was asked to present its initial observations on (1) the status of the KC-135 fleet, including its age, projected life limits, and mission capable rates (i.e., the percent of time on average that the aircraft are available to perform their assigned mission); and (2) Air Force aerial refueling requirements.

Author(s):
Curtin, Neal P.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Testimony
Publication Date:
2003 Jun 24
Pagination:
8

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
tanker aircraft, transport aircraft, refueling in flight, airframes, military aircraft, aircrafts, department of defense, air force, refueling, warfare, websites, electronic mail
Keyword(s):
In-flight refueling, Strategic planning, aircraft research
Subject Categories:
Aviation Technology; Aviation Technology
Creation Date:
2021 Dec 02
Update Date:
2022 Jan 21