Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness of Modernizing the Kc-10...
Rand Corporation / Bednarz, Sean / Kennedy, Michael![Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness of Modernizing the Kc-10 to Meet Globalair Traffic Management Mandates](https://support.digitalhusky.com/media/annotations/sorted/596/5968171/CHSBZCOP035968171.jpg)
Without modernization, the U.S. Air Force's KC-10 air refueling fleet will not be in compliance with upcoming air traffic mandates regulating the minimum communication, navigation, and surveillance capabilities of aircraft flying in certain regions and altitudes. A detailed analysis of the cost-effectiveness of KC-10 modernization showed that, overall, the required upgrades would result in net cost avoidance over the life of the fleet.