On 16 Dec 2018 14:24:23 -0800, Miloch <Miloch_member@newsguy.com>
wrote:
>Anyone reading the idea of a KS-3 tanker couldn't help but agree that it's
>better than the drone MQ-25 approach...longer range...more loiter time...carry
>more fuel...yada yada yada BUT...
>
>"The X-47Bs were hugely successful and promising yet in a stunning and laughably
>illogical move, the Navy stepped away from the concept to procure a dumbed-down
>tanker instead. The aircraft, or one like it, clearly threatened the F-35C
>program and manned carrier aviation in general for certain mission sets.
>
>...it all goes back to the F-35C
>
Yes, I predict the Lightening II will turn out to be a monumental
mistake for all the services. Of course, I could be wrong.
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Our ideals, shared facts and common humanity are what bind us together
as a nation and a people. Not one of these values is a political
issue, but the lack of them is."
- Sully Sullenberger - 2018
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