Re: RAAF considers aerial refuelling options

["jtarver" <jtarver@tminet.com>]

L'acrobat <sibehusky@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message
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> Joe Bloggs <psalm_121_1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > Why not just get some ex-USAF KC-135 and modify them with new engines
and
> > avionics, structure upgrade. KC-135 can carry both the boom and drogue
> > config... can refuel both F-18s and F-111s, not to mention the new
AWACS,
> > C-130J, and even the Orions.
>
> Given that you have just stated that the engines and avionics need
> replacement and the structure upgrading - that doesn't leave much original
> plane, why not buy a new one that is specifically suited to the RAAF
> requirement.

You could not buy a KC-135 at this time anyway.  Those wishing to purchase
such airplanes have had to buy 707s and convert them.

John