USAF OC-135Bs to be retired without replacement?

[Grey Havoc]

Well, unless Biden gets into the Oval Office that is.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/202...ation-program-after-us-pulls-out-from-treaty/

 

[RavenOne]

Over the decade it’s a pleasure to see the OC-135B grace the skies over here, anyhow my photos of one weekend arrival and departure few years back at RAF Midlenhall.

fingers crossed the program continues


Cheers

 

[Foo Fighter]

Rather like the BUFF, could an engine replacement program keep them viable? The new BUFF engines for a start.

 

[SSgtC]

Rather like the BUFF, could an engine replacement program keep them viable? The new BUFF engines for a start.

It's more than just the engines. The C-135 is based on the Boeing 707, and parts just aren't available for it anymore. At least not without cannibalizing other airframes. Plus, even with more fuel efficient engines, a Gulfstream can do the same job for probably less than half the cost per flight hour.

 

[Foo Fighter]

Ta mate, I suppose the range is not really that much of an issue.