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I think KC-Y is dead, don't think the USAF going to purchase a "interim" new tanker at this point, KC-46 seems to be on the road to recovery and in full-rate production, took long enough though. Attended ARSAG 2022 in April, a KC-Z still being considered, probably not going to be a full LO type and could be way out in the future. Blended wing-body (span loader) great for cargo and fuel capacity, has to be sized properly. LMCO and Boeing Speed Agile designs look promising and could be a good fit for the KC-Z requirement in my opinion.

[QUOTE="Hydroman, post: 543796, member: 1140"] I think KC-Y is dead, don't think the USAF going to purchase a "interim" new tanker at this point, KC-46 seems to be on the road to recovery and in full-rate production, took long enough though. Attended ARSAG 2022 in April, a KC-Z still being considered, probably not going to be a full LO type and could be way out in the future. Blended wing-body (span loader) great for cargo and fuel capacity, has to be sized properly. LMCO and Boeing Speed Agile designs look promising and could be a good fit for the KC-Z requirement in my opinion. [/QUOTE]

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