If the AF plans to keep the big bad BUFF around much longer, seems like
reengining is a must- where do you get those ancient TF-33 parts? Aside from
the obvious fuel economy issues, seems like maintenance costs (rational for
the new tankers) have to be sky-high.
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Jim Atkins
Twentynine Palms CA USA
"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
- Groucho Marx
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