Why is the USAF lagging so far behind in building the KC-46 tanker? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-the-usaf-lagging-so-far-behind-in-building-the-kc-46-tanker <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:06:08 -0400 Why is the USAF lagging so far behind in building the KC-46 tanker? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-the-usaf-lagging-so-far-behind-in-building-the-kc-46-tanker <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> TSgt James Emanuel Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:06:08 -0400 2016-06-01T15:06:08-04:00 Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 1 at 2016 3:07 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-the-usaf-lagging-so-far-behind-in-building-the-kc-46-tanker?n=1583697&urlhash=1583697 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Because it's not a pointy nose, sexy, stealth fighter. LTC Paul Labrador Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:07:01 -0400 2016-06-01T15:07:01-04:00 Response by MSgt H Douglas made Sep 7 at 2016 6:12 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-is-the-usaf-lagging-so-far-behind-in-building-the-kc-46-tanker?n=1869761&urlhash=1869761 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Suspect it had to do with bid rigging by a former &quot;high level&quot; Air Force acquisition officer. A civilian. Tried to swap influence for a job at Boeing if I remember correctly. MSgt H Douglas Wed, 07 Sep 2016 06:12:11 -0400 2016-09-07T06:12:11-04:00 2016-06-01T15:06:08-04:00