Turkey Eyes Boeing’s KC-46, Airbus’ MRTT for Its New Tanker Requirement

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The European A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), which has achieved significant international success, and the American KC-46A, acquired by the USAF (United States Air Force) are going to see the faces again in this program with which Ankara plans to replace its old-fashioned fleet of KC-135R Boeing.For the time being, the Turkish authorities have already started negotiations with the two companies to start the process that will lead them t…

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In order to advance the replacement of its former KC-135R Stratotanker as the main resupply aircraft, the Turkish Air Force would be evaluating the Boeing KC-46A and Airbus A330 MRTT models for incorporation into the near future, which is a key aspect of the institution’s renewal plans. The novelty was confirmed to specialized means by Turkish officials who have declared in anonymity, who stated that Ankara would have already started negotiation…