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As shown in this comparison, the KC45 is still 60% american made, with all non-US sourced parts from EU partners….so, a 25% difference in how “US made” the Northrop KC35 is vs the Boeing 767. The extra capacity, fly-by-wire, and single airframe (the 767 variant is a melding of different 767 variants) more than offset the “25% more american made” advantage for the 767. I think the Northrop KC45 is a better aircraft for the price and it appears that the USAF agrees. I just hope the AF decision holds up under scrutiny, especially after all the attempts by Boeing to scuttle and rig the competition.(via Defense News)
