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To: Prodigal Son
That's less than a civilian 777. These aren't exactly stock 767s either, there is a lot of work to turn one into a tanker.
10 posted on 05/23/2003 1:29:02 PM PDT by Dead Dog (There are no minority rights in a democracy. 51% get's 49%'s stuff.)
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To: Dead Dog
That's less than a civilian 777. These aren't exactly stock 767s either, there is a lot of work to turn one into a tanker.

They also have hardened decks to be used as cargo aircraft when needed. They can carry anything smaller than an Abrams.

So9

14 posted on 05/23/2003 1:41:03 PM PDT by Servant of the Nine (A Goldwater Republican)
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To: Dead Dog
Well, I'll chalk that one up to my own ignorance on the subject but I still find the price a bit shocking. Who woulda thunk it?
16 posted on 05/23/2003 1:46:56 PM PDT by Prodigal Son
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