USAF OC-135Bs to be retired without replacement?

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

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Rather like the BUFF, could an engine replacement program keep them viable? The new BUFF engines for a start.
 
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.
 
Ta mate, I suppose the range is not really that much of an issue.
 

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