KC-10 Drag

Abstract

The KC-10A Extender is an aerial refueling asset built on the commercial DC-10 airframe. The aircraft creates an air bridge enabling rapid global mobility and global strike missions. There are 59 KC-10A aircraft in the USAF tanker fleet. The KC-10 Drag Reduction program will improve fuel efficiency by adapting aerodynamic improvements to three areas of separated airflow identified on the airframe that produce turbulence. The three areas are the Pylon Fillet, Windshield Fairings, and Outboard Slat Seals. The total improvement in fuel burn is 1.4% fuel savings. This drag improvement results in reduced fuel consumption of 1,710,000 gallons per year after the modification is completed. This is an FY13 New Start.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
674498_0401219F_7_3600_PB_2013

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  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

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