[Salgak]

Ask why we’re still so dependent on F-15s. The Tornado and F-15 both were developed in the early 1970s.

Hell, ask why we still depend on the B-52. . . .the NEWEST ones are over 50 years old. . .

[pfflier]

We are ultra dependent on the KC-135 fleet. They are as old as the B-52's. Might as well throw the C-130 into the mix too.

In many ways the "Flying Fin", the B-52, the KC-135 and the C-130 are testaments to the old school slide rule designers. Man, they built 'em to last.