Analysis of alternatives (AoA) for KC-135 recapitalization
Subtitle: executive summary
By: Michael Kennedy ... [et al.] ; prepared for the United States Air Force.
Contributors: Kennedy, Michael, 1949-; Project Air Force (U.S.); Rand Corporation.; United States. Air Force.
Publisher: RAND
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: United States. -- Air Force -- Appropriations and expenditures; United States. -- Air Force -- Procurement -- Mathematical models; KC-135 (Tanker aircraft); Airtankers (Military science) -- United States
Description: Aerial refueling tankers are a critical part of U.S. military and national security strategy. The KC-135 constitutes the bulk of the current tanker force, but this fleet is nearing 50 years of age and has exhibited some technical difficulties and increased costs of operation. The work described here summarizes the activities and results of an Analysis of Alternatives undertaken to address the cost-effectiveness of a wide range of alternatives for KC-135 recapitalization, including both different replacement systems and different replacement schedules. Among the conclusions were that medium to large commercial derivatives are the most cost-effective replacement aircraft and that, as long as the capability of the current fleet meets or exceeds the requirement, the costs are relatively insensitive to timing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: History and Organization of the AoA; title: Research Questions and Approach; title: Findings; title: Conclusion.