[saminfl]

The Boeing Tanker can be based in more places, since it does not need as much run way, and does not need as much in the way of hangars and storage space.

Could you cite your source on this? I believe you are doing nothing more than pushing Boeing propaganda. I work at 2 AF bases (Eglin and Hill) and I see KC-10s parked at these base all the time.

[Kansas58]

I believe that I was responding to why the GAO shot down the last EADS contract.

In THAT situation, the EADS plane did require larger hangers and longer run ways.

I suggest that you find that GAO report, and read it.

[cmdr straker]

Look at the size of a KC-10 versus a Airbust.
KC-10 is 165 wing span, 181 length
KC-45(Airbus) is 197 wing span, 192 length
KC-767 is 156 wing span, 159 length
KC-135 is 130 wing span, 136 length

Air bust is bigger than a KC-10 takes up more room.