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Dogfight: Congress vs. the American Aviation Industry

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This is a Boeing KC-135R. You know, the tanker everyone is talking about.

Do you see anything wrong with this aircraft? I don't.

Oh, I forgot to mention, the "R" Model of the KC-135, uses engines made in France, the CFM-56 made by SNECMA.

Here is a Boeing site that talks in detail about the CFM-56.

Hat Tip to Retired General Chuck Horner, where this interesting fact was uncovered in an article on National Review. General Horner was the Combined Forces Air Component Commander during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He consults for a number of defense firms including Northrop Grumman. Yes, He likes the KC-45, but you knew that didn't you.

Posted @ April 01, 2008 03:45 PM | Aviation

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