Mobilization and Defense Management Technical Reports Series. Air Refueling: The KC-10 Connection.

Abstract

This paper attempts to quantify the contribution of the KC-10 to Air Force warfighting capabilities. Methods used in the study included a computerized KC-10 flight planning model and the Air Force mission area analysis multi-attribute utility computer model. The study was limited to general purpose force support because of the inability of the KC-10 to withstand the effects of a nuclear explosion. The author concludes: (1) The multi-attribute utility models are good methods for quantifying contributions of a single element in a multi-element force. (2) A force of 68 KC-10s can provide a capability to deploy and sustain a typical tactical fighter wing including C-5 and C-141 supply logistic support. (3) Computer support is essential to handle a large model. He recommends that the capabilities and deficiencies of the KC-10 be continuously updated and redefined to optimize the contribution of the KC-10 to Air Force combat readiness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA139745

Entities

People

  • G. A. Kuehner

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Mission Area Analysis
  • Nuclear Explosions
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design