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November 16th 05, 12:43 PM
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Carrier Tanker Option
I'm not a TACAIR type (was VS/VP) but I've followed the airborne
tanker discussions with some interest. It would seem that the options are getting a lot narrower with the retirement of the S-3. How about a KC-2? I understand it would be limited (could not accompany strike packages any great distance). It still would work overhead Mother. It's an aircraft in the inventory that will stay there (we presume) for a while. It would also be available for COD duty (in at least a limited form). I do not know how many airframes are available. I do not know if surplus E-2 airframes could be used (maybe another option entirely). Bill Kambic 
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