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Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767J |
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| Type | Air-to-air tanker |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Maiden flight | May 21, 2005 |
| Primary users | Italian Air Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Produced | 2003-date |
| Number built | 8 planned |
| Unit cost | ~US$130-150 million |
| Developed from | Boeing 767 |
The Boeing KC-767 is a military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft developed from the Boeing 767-200. The, or JASDF, is the Aviation branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for the defense of Japanese Airspace and other aerospace Aerial refueling, also called air refueling, in-flight refueling ( IFR) air-to-air refueling ( AAR) or tanking, is An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing building testing selling and maintaining Aircraft, Aircraft parts The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E The maiden flight of an Aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Aeronautica Militare is the Air force of Italy. It has held a prominent role in modern Italian military history. The, or JASDF, is the Aviation branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for the defense of Japanese Airspace and other aerospace WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The Boeing Company is a major Aerospace and defense corporation originally founded by William E Aerial refueling, also called air refueling, in-flight refueling ( IFR) air-to-air refueling ( AAR) or tanking, is WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The tanker received the designation KC-767A in 2002[1] after being selected by the US Air Force initially to replace older KC-135Es. [2] In December 2003, the contract was frozen and later canceled due to corruption allegations.
The tanker is currently being developed for use by the Italian and Japanese air forces, who have ordered four tankers each. The Aeronautica Militare is the Air force of Italy. It has held a prominent role in modern Italian military history. The, or JASDF, is the Aviation branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for the defense of Japanese Airspace and other aerospace [3] Financing of the development of the aircraft, over $1 billion, has been borne by Boeing, in that it hoped to get major orders from the U.S. Air Force. [4]
For the KC-X competition, Boeing offered a KC-767 based on the forthcoming 767-200 Long Range Freighter. KC-X is the name of the United States Air Force program to procure its next-generation Aerial refueling tanker aircraft In February 2008 the DoD selected Northrop Grumman/EADS's KC-30 offering, now officially designated the KC-45A. The United States Department of Defense ( DOD or DoD) is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government Northrop Grumman Corporation ( is an Aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS NV ( EADS) is a large European aerospace corporation formed by the merger on July 10, WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [5]
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The U.S. Air Force (USAF) ran a procurement program to replace around 100 of their oldest KC-135E Stratotankers, part of the Commercial Derivative Air Refueling Aircraft program. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Most USAF KC-135s are of the updated KC-135R variant. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
On March 28, 2002, the US Air Force selected Boeing's KC-767 stating they "have clearly demonstrated that only the Boeing Corp. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. can currently meet the requirements". [2]
The USAF was listed as giving four main reasons for this selection of the KC-767 over Airbus's KC-330 (aircraft's name at the time). WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [2]
The Boeing tanker received the KC-767A designation from the DoD in 2002 and appearing in the 2004 addition of DoD Model Designation report. The United States Department of Defense ( DOD or DoD) is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government [1]
For its Commercial Derivative Air Refuelling Aircraft program, the U. S. Air Force decided to lease around 100 KC-767 tankers from Boeing after it won the selection process.
Despite many other nations engaging in leased aircraft, there was some criticism. U. S. Senator John McCain questioned whether it is really cost-effective for the USAF to lease aircraft at all, particularly as the aircraft would probably not have many, if any, buyers when their military service was concluded. This was derided as an uninformed criticism, as there were many U. S. allies in need of tanker aircraft. The Congressional Budget Office has also criticized the draft leasing agreement as fiscally irresponsible. The Congressional Budget Office is a federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government. In November 2003, a compromise was struck where the Air Force would purchase 80 KC-767 aircraft and lease 20 more. [6]
In December 2003, the Pentagon announced the project was to be frozen while an investigation of allegations of corruption by one if its former procurement staffers, Darleen Druyun (who had moved to Boeing in January) was begun. Darleen A Druyun (born November 7, 1947) a former United States Air Force civilian official and Boeing executive Druyun pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine months in jail for "negotiating a job with Boeing at the same time she was involved in contracts with the company". [7] Additional fallout included the resignation of Boeing CEO Philip M. Condit and the termination of CFO Michael M. Sears. A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator Philip Murray Condit (born August 2, 1941) - best known as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO of the Boeing company from Michael M Sears is a former Boeing executive In 1992 Mr Sears led the successful development of the F/A-18 E/F program which has been cited as the best managed
In January 2006, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced the cancellation of the Air Force's KC-767A lease. The United States Secretary of Defense ( SECDEF) is the head of the U Donald Henry Rumsfeld (born July 9 1932 is a United States Businessman, Politician, the 13th Secretary of Defense under President This was designed as a cost cutting measure and as part of a larger reorganization and redefinition of the Air Force's mission which included the retirement of the E-4B fleet, the cancellation of the 767-based E-10 program, as well as the elimination of all but 58 B-52s. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Rumsfeld stated that this move will in no way impair the Air Force's ability to deliver the mission of the KC-767A which will be accomplished by continuing upgrades to the KC-135 and KC-10 fleets. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Boeing's development of the aircraft for other customers was unaffected by the cancellation however.
Boeing continued development of the aircraft. Italy selected the KC-767 and signed a contract in 2002 becoming the launch customer. [8]
In 2001, Japan selected the KC-767 over a tanker version of the Airbus A310 and signed a contract in 2003. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [9] This version is named the KC-767 Tanker Transport and is based on the 767-200ER. The Italian Air Force and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (which designated the aircraft KC-767J) have ordered four aircraft each. The Aeronautica Militare is the Air force of Italy. It has held a prominent role in modern Italian military history. The, or JSDF, are the military forces in Japan that were established after the end of the post- World War II American occupation of Japan
Delivery of the first KC-767J for the JASDF was delayed approximately two years due to development issues and the addition of the aircraft receiving FAA certification. Boeing and its Japanese representative Itochu agreed with Japan Ministry of Defense (MoD) to pay a penalty fee for the delivery delay, according to the MoD Statement. [10][11] The first operational KC-767A was delivered to Japan on February 19, 2008,[12] with the second KC-767 following on March 5. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Delivery of two remaining tankers are planned for 2009 and 2010. [13]
Australia selected the A330 MRTT in April 2004 after competition with the KC-767 due the A330's larger fuel and cargo capability. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. [14]
Boeing, teamed with BAE Systems and British Airways, offered the KC-767 to the UK's RAF for its Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft. BAE Systems plc (BAE is a British defence and aerospace company headquartered in Farnborough, England, that has global interests particularly British Airways plc ( is the national Airline and Flag carrier of the United Kingdom and one of the largest in Europe Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA is a UK project to provide Aerial refueling (AR and Air transport (AT for the The companies formed the Tanker Transport Services Consortium (TTSC). British Airways would provide the 767 aircraft. Boeing would provide the conversion technology based on its KC-767 tanker design. BAE Systems would perform the majority of aircraft modifications. Marshall Aerospace, Serco, Spectrum, and Capital were also part of TTSC. The Ministry of Defence announced in January 2004 that it had selected the Airbus A330 MRTT to fulfill this requirement. The Ministry of Defence ( MoD) is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters [15]
In 2006 the USAF released a request for proposal (RFP) for a new tanker program, KC-X, to be selected by 2007. KC-X is the name of the United States Air Force program to procure its next-generation Aerial refueling tanker aircraft For other meanings see RFP (disambiguation. For information about Wikipedia proposals see WikipediaVillage pump (proposals. Boeing had also announced it may enter an even higher capability tanker based on the Boeing 777, currently named the KC-777 Strategic Tanker. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Airbus has partnered with Northrop Grumman to offer the Airbus A330 MRTT, the tanker version of the A330, which was being marketed to the USAF under the unofficial designation of KC-30. Airbus SAS (ˈɛərbʌs in English, Airbus2ogg|/ɛʁbys/]] in French, and /ˈɛːɐbʊs/ in German) is an aircraft manufacturing Northrop Grumman Corporation ( is an Aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [16]
In late January 2007 the USAF issued the KC-X Aerial Refueling Aircraft Request for Proposal. The RfP calls for 179 (4 system development and demonstration and 175 production) tankers, worth an estimated US$40 billion. [17] However, Northrop and EADS expressed their displeasure at how the RfP was structured and have threatened to withdraw, leaving only Boeing to offer an aircraft. [18]
On February 12, 2007, Boeing announced it is offering the KC-767 Advanced Tanker in the KC-X Tanker competition. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [19] Boeing stated for KC-X's requirements, the KC-767 was a better fit than the KC-777. [20] On April 11, 2007, Boeing submitted its KC-767 tanker proposal to U. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. S. Air Force. [21]
In September 2007, the USAF rejected having a mixed fleet new tankers from both Boeing and Northrop Grumman as being unfeasible because of increased costs in buying limited numbers of two types annually. Northrop Grumman Corporation ( is an Aerospace and defense technology company formed by the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. [22] Boeing submitted the final version of its proposal on January 3, 2008. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [23] On 29 February 2008, the DoD chose the Northrop Grumman/EADS KC-30, now officially designated the KC-45A, over the KC-767. Leap years Although the modern calendar counts a year as 365 days a complete revolution around the sun takes approximately 365 days and 6 hours 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout [5]
Italy's aircraft became the first KC-767 to be assembled. The aircraft are initially built as 767-200ER commercial airplanes, then flown to a separate facility for conversion into tankers. Italy's first aircraft made its maiden flight on May 21, 2005,[24] and in June the same year, Japan's first aircraft arrived at Boeing's Wichita, Kansas modification center to be fitted out with the tanker equipment. Wichita (ˈwɪtʃɪtaː is the most populous City in the US state of Kansas, and the county seat of Sedgwick County. [3]
Italy's second aircraft arrived for modification at the Naples, Italy facility of Boeing's partner, Aeronavali on May 6, 2005. Naples ( Napoli, Neapolitan: Nàpule) is a historic City in southern Italy, the Capital of the Alenia Aeronautica is an Aerospace engineering corporation in Italy, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [25]
On January 23, 2007, the KC-767 flight test aircraft set a program milestone by making its first hookup with a receiver aircraft, a B-52 Stratofortress. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The "dry contact" transferred no fuel, but was intended to test the tanker's fifth-generation fly-by-wire telescoping boom. Unlike the KC-135 boom operator, who is prone, the KC-767 operator uses a remote station with a video display. The testing is being done at Edwards Air Force Base, and the test aircraft is destined for Italy once testing is complete. Edwards Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located on the border of Kern County and Los Angeles County California in the Antelope [4] Even if the KC-767 is not the final winner of the KC-X competition, Boeing expects the refueling boom being developed in the current program to be used on the KC-X airframe. [4]
The KC-767 extended its air refueling boom and transferred fuel to another aircraft for the first time on March 5, 2007. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [26] The tanker completed another test milestone on April 12, 2007 when its aircrew successfully extended and retracted both wing refueling hoses. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [27] Flight testing has resumed on Japan's tanker after modifications were completed. [28] In November 2007, Boeing decided to shift modification work on the KC-767A tankers for Italy and Japan from subcontractor Aeronavali's facility in Italy to Boeing's Wichita facility in an effort to meet delivery schedules. [29]
The KC-767 Advanced Tanker offered for the KC-X competition was based on the in-development 767-200LRF (Long Range Freighter), rather than the -200ER that the Italian and Japanese aircraft are based. [30]
Specifications for KC-767A Tanker Transport (767-200ER based), except for KC-767 Advanced Tanker (767-200LRF based) data at bottom.
Data from KC-767A,[31] KC-767 Advanced[32]
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