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Analysis of alternatives (AoA) for KC-135 recapitalization : executive summary / Michael Kennedy ... [and others].

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TextPublisher: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2006Description: v, 16 pages ; 28 cmContent type:

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UG1123 A53 2006

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:http://rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG495/

Other related works: Analysis of alternatives for recapitalizing the Air Force's KC-135 aerial refueling tankerAvailable additional physical forms:

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Contents:

Introduction -- History and Organization of the AoA -- Research Questions and Approach -- Findings -- Conclusion.

Summary: Aerial refueling tankers are a critical part of U.S. military and national security strategy. The KC-135 constitutes the bulk of the current tanker force, but this fleet is nearing 50 years of age and has exhibited some technical difficulties and increased costs of operation. The work described here summarizes the activities and results of an Analysis of Alternatives undertaken to address the cost-effectiveness of a wide range of alternatives for KC-135 recapitalization, including both different replacement systems and different replacement schedules. Among the conclusions were that medium to large commercial derivatives are the most cost-effective replacement aircraft and that, as long as the capability of the current fleet meets or exceeds the requirement, the costs are relatively insensitive to timing.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	UAE Federation Library \| مكتبة اتحاد الإمارات General Collection \| المجموعات العامة	UG1123 A53 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.1	Library Use Only \| داخل المكتبة فقط		30010000361710

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Introduction -- History and Organization of the AoA -- Research Questions and Approach -- Findings -- Conclusion.

Aerial refueling tankers are a critical part of U.S. military and national security strategy. The KC-135 constitutes the bulk of the current tanker force, but this fleet is nearing 50 years of age and has exhibited some technical difficulties and increased costs of operation. The work described here summarizes the activities and results of an Analysis of Alternatives undertaken to address the cost-effectiveness of a wide range of alternatives for KC-135 recapitalization, including both different replacement systems and different replacement schedules. Among the conclusions were that medium to large commercial derivatives are the most cost-effective replacement aircraft and that, as long as the capability of the current fleet meets or exceeds the requirement, the costs are relatively insensitive to timing.

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