Tanker Acquisition: A Systems Engineering Perspective

Abstract

A short examination of air refueling, specifically its past, present, and future, offers valuable insight into the developmental needs of this critical capability. This article seeks not only to showcase an appreciation for the roots of air refueling but also to highlight the requirement for sound systems engineering in conjunction with the creativity and willingness to take risks, as exhibited by our forefathers in the field. These attributes are vital to furthering air-refueling technologies and capabilities as well as refining the somewhat flawed tanker-procurement process employed today.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA580439

Entities

People

  • Alan R. Heminger
  • Daniel D. Mattioda
  • Sarah Lynch

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Engineering
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Military Organizations
  • Procurement
  • Refueling
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design