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I have been wondering why the Air Force doesn't look to buy tanker versions
of the 7E7, rather than 767s? From what I've read, the discounted price of a 7E7 to the airlines will be under $100 million, possibly well under. So a 100 of them would cost less than the $10 billion being cited as the price for 100 767s. As a launch, and substantial, customer - the Air Force might be able to get a goodly discount, as well as some say in design (like maybe alternate rack designs to hold Mil Std avionics). And the tanker versions should be even cheaper because they wouldn't need airline features like a complex galley, multiple lavatories, and entertainment piped to 250 seats. Better yet - why not procure some of each? There have been statements that there is a risk in having all the tankers be of one design in case that design is grounded for some reason. You know that whatever the Air Force buys will be flying for 40+ years - why not get the latest, most efficient, and lowest maintenance aircraft? Tony (first time poster) |
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