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The Air Force wishes to replace its KC-135E aircraft by leasing 100 new Boeing KC-767 tankers. The Air Force indicates that leasing is preferred because it will result in faster deliveries than outright purchasing. Air Force leaders argue that a lease will allow them to husband scarce procurement dollars by making a small down payment. Although Congress authorized the proposed lease in the FY2002 DOD Appropriations Act, it stipulated that the defense oversight committees must approve the lease only the Senate Armed Services Committee has yet to approve. The lease proposal has been controversial and issues raised thus far include: Whether there is an urgent need to replace the KC-135-135 fleet. The Air Force states that replacing the KC-135 is urgent, citing high costs, aircraft vulnerability to catastrophic problems, and the imminent closing of the 767 production line. Opponents of the lease state that operating costs are controllable and will be far lower than the overall costs of leasing the 767; that the vulnerability is no more than depicted in a 2-year old study which the Air Force found acceptable; and that the 767 production line is viable until 2006-2008. Whether the KC-767 is the right airplane. If acquired, the KC-767 may be in DoD's inventory for 50 years. The Air Force says that the KC-767 is much more capable than the KC-135. Opponents say that other aircraft are even better than the KC-767 in meeting the Air Force's requirements. The Air Force opposes re-engining KC-135Es, but opponents say it merits attention, as does outsourcing aerial refueling.
Because of the important national defense contribution of large, non-fighter aircraft, rapidly increasing fuel costs and increasing dependence on imported oil have triggered significant interest in increased aircraft engine efficiency by the U.S. Air Force. To help address this need, the Air Force asked the National Research Council (NRC) to examine and assess technical options for improving engine efficiency of all large non-fighter aircraft under Air Force command. This report presents a review of current Air Force fuel consumption patterns; an analysis of previous programs designed to replace aircraft engines; an examination of proposed engine modifications; an assessment of the potential impact of alternative fuels and engine science and technology programs, and an analysis of costs and funding requirements.
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