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The KC-135 With a Multi-Point Refueling System: Increased Capability With Unkown Costs
| 题名： | The KC-135 With a Multi-Point Refueling System: Increased Capability With Unkown Costs |
| 作者： | Dittus, James E.; |
| 关键词： | TANKER AIRCRAFT, REFUELING IN FLIGHT, THESES, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, SCHEDULING, LIFE CYCLE COSTS, AIR FORCE PLANNING. |
| 摘要： | Now that the MPRS is fully operational and augmenting the KC-135 as planned, it is possible to quantify the value provided by the added capability of the system and compare it with the costs to make decisions about the future of the system. This research draws on technical manuals, operational testing, and expert opinion to determine appropriate planning factors to use for tactical refueling planning with MPRS capability. A sample set of refueling requests that are generated in the creation of an air tasking order (ATO) is evaluated. The refueling satisfied by KC-135Rs without MPRS capability is compared to the same requirements fulfilled by KC-135Rs equipped with MPRS to provide an evaluation of the system's value. The MPRS provides increased capability for the KC-135 fleet. In a tactical employment refueling scenario, the MPRS increases efficiency of the theater-wide refueling mission 10-18%. This value range is contingent upon the assumptions of system reliability, desired mission success, and the type of tactical environment in which the system is employed. This system adds significant value in redundancy and mission capability without costing more than the savings achieved. |
| 总页数： | 75 |
| 报告类型： | 科技报告 |
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