IAI wins Brazilian KC-X competition

The Brazilian air force has selected Israel Aerospace Industries to produce two large aircraft to replace KC-137 transport and refueling aircraft.

The choice of IAI by Brazil's Air Force Command completes the selection process for the KC-X2 program.

Work under the program will involve converting two Boeing 767-300ER commercial aircraft into military platforms in accordance with Brazilian air force requirements for refueling operations, strategic troop and cargo transport and medical evacuation.

"The KC-X2 Project ... sought the best solutions on the market, considering technical and operational requirements, logistics, industrial and commercial and technological compensation for the Brazilian state," the service said.

The KC-137s being replaced were manufactured in the 1960s and incorporated into the Brazilian air force in 1986.


Source: Brazil, UPI News - 20 March 2013

Photo: The Brazilian Air Force Boeing KC-137 Transport and Refueling (Tanker 2401) Aircraft.
. (Photo by John Ostrower /flickr.com)


(20.03.2013)