[ImphClinton]

As I stated the Air Force will pay the maintence cost period. The lease cost an extra 6 billion.

The overhauls at 3 billion is far more than a patch job. The KC135's would be updated and upgraded throughout.

I agree pilots would love to fly 767's they could then get civilian jobs much eaiser. They might also be eaiser to fly and would deffinately have more creature comforts. But the cost is way to high.

I see little advantage of 20% greater carrying capacity. It is simply not worth the cost. In fact six KC135's could refuel more fighters at once than five 767's. The KC135's have a great track record and are still very air worthy.

The only real advantage the 767 would have is they might be faster so the planes they refuel would not have to slow down as much.

18 Billion could go a long way in upgrading other equipment and replacing equipment that really needs to be replaced.

[RightOnline]

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