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2003-05-08 Europe

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Posted by Omer Ishmail 2003-05-08 01:20 pm|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Paul - yes the DoD is looking at replacing the twin nacelles and twin TF-33s with single C-17 engines (total of 4 of the C-17's veruss 8 of the older TF-33). Cuts engine maint by as much as 3/4 (half as many engines, and more modern so better maint). Also reduces weight and wingload. Plus 4 of those engines deliver more thrust than 8 of the old ones with better fuel economy - means the Buffs fly faster, farther, carry more and stay airborne longer. Plus lower heat signature.

Check out the article at Strategy Page for 8 May

http://www.strategypage.com/fyeo/howtomakewar/default.asp?target=HTAIRFO.HTM

Posted by OldSpook 5/8/2003 6:03:24 PM|| 5/8/2003 6:03:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I read in Aviation Week and Space Tech some time last year that it would make financial sense for the USAF to buy tankers from Airbus and the Euros to buy C-17's. Win-win. Anyone know anything about this?

Posted by Michael 2003-05-08 13:46:49|| 2003-05-08 13:46:49|| Front Page Top

#3 That's what you get for attempting to conduct business with the AOW's. Consider yourself lucky to have learned your lesson BEFORE they reeeally stuck it to you, not after.

Posted by Becky 2003-05-08 13:48:45|| 2003-05-08 13:48:45|| Front Page Top

#4 If Pratt has to cut it's own throat in order to get the bid, does it really want it? Some victories are pyrrhic. If possible, wait for the dust to settle.

Posted by Scott 2003-05-08 13:51:59|| 2003-05-08 13:51:59|| Front Page Top

#5 A couple of years ago, a proposal was made (by Pratt?) to lease engines out to the USAF for the B-52 fleet, which would increase engine efficiency ( which translates to increased range). I wonder if anyone in the USAF is looking into this again.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-05-08 14:19:19|| 2003-05-08 14:19:19|| Front Page Top

#6 Paul - yes the DoD is looking at replacing the twin nacelles and twin TF-33s with single C-17 engines (total of 4 of the C-17's veruss 8 of the older TF-33). Cuts engine maint by as much as 3/4 (half as many engines, and more modern so better maint). Also reduces weight and wingload. Plus 4 of those engines deliver more thrust than 8 of the old ones with better fuel economy - means the Buffs fly faster, farther, carry more and stay airborne longer. Plus lower heat signature.

Check out the article at Strategy Page for 8 May

http://www.strategypage.com/fyeo/howtomakewar/default.asp?target=HTAIRFO.HTM

Posted by OldSpook 2003-05-08 18:03:24|| 2003-05-08 18:03:24|| Front Page Top

#7 You know you're getting tired when you see "Pratt Bid..." and think "Brad Pitt... oh no, not another leftie celebrity story!". (Apologies, Brad, if they're due.)

Posted by Tom 2003-05-08 20:19:24|| 2003-05-08 20:19:24|| Front Page Top

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