The Marginal Value of the CRAF DC-10-10 Compared to the KC-10A

Abstract

In support of defense airlift requirements, a proposal to modify Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) DC-lO-lO aircraft was provided for HQ USAF review. In light of the modification costs, AF/SA was tasked to examine the marginal value between the proposal and the procurement of additional Air Force KC-1OA tankers. The proposed CRAF modification would strengthen the cargo floor and increase the cargo door size on certain civil air-carrier DC-lO aircraft. The aircraft would normally be used for CRAF Stage III requirements (cargo airlift during a national emergency). The KC-lOA is a tanker version of the DC-lO and is being acquired by the Air Force. The KC-lO can perform an aerial refueling mission, carry significant amounts of cargo, or do both simultaneously. The examination produced cost and operational comparisons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1981
Accession Number
ADA365398

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Asia
  • Costs
  • Cycles
  • Deployment
  • Emergencies
  • Life Cycle Costs
  • Life Cycles
  • Procurement
  • Refueling
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Southwest Asia
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Training

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.