Tanker Aircraft in the Airlift Role,

Abstract

This annotated briefing examines the utility of employing KC-135 and KC-10 tanker aircraft in the airlift role. The general characteristics, cargo loading capabilities, and performance of the tankers are examined and compared to the dedicated C-5A/B, C-17A, and C-141B airlift aircraft. Past operational usage of tankers in the airlift role and planning factors for future contingencies are revealed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA361193

Entities

People

  • J. Schwartz

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aircrafts
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Monitoring
  • Security
  • Tanker Aircraft

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design