A380 To Replace Air Force One
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A380 To Replace Air Force One
Here's a link with an artists impression of what the A380 would look like in Air Force One livery. I don't think it's going to happen, since the President-elect is going to be representing the US on foreign trips. Nothing would be further from saying "I'm an American" with a European-built aircraft. I personally vote for the 747-800, or even a 777-ER of some sort before an A380. What are the rest of the opinions.
Would Obama like an A380 for Air Force One? Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.
Would Obama like an A380 for Air Force One? Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.
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Unfortunately, the acquisition process has nothing to do with "apperance". Legally, who ever bids lowest / closest to the statement of need gets the contract. Refrence the KC-X contract and you get the picture. All Air Bus needs is an american contractor "partner" to submit the bid and it can be won. Boeing has lots of military experience which is a plus and the Euro is high vs. the dollar making it more expensive, but it would be just like the Air Force and the Federal Government do so someting as stupid and inappropriate as awarding the most high profile aircraft acquisition in decades to the damn French.
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Here's a link with an artists impression of what the A380 would look like in Air Force One livery. I don't think it's going to happen, since the President-elect is going to be representing the US on foreign trips. Nothing would be further from saying "I'm an American" with a European-built aircraft. I personally vote for the 747-800, or even a 777-ER of some sort before an A380. What are the rest of the opinions.
Would Obama like an A380 for Air Force One? Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.
Would Obama like an A380 for Air Force One? Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.
Actually a A380 would be accurate for him. Just call it "Socialist Force 1". French people would love him even more.
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I think they let that one go euro partly to show that we allow them full access to our defense market...a high profile (but low dollar value) talking point. Notice that the big dollar contracts don't go so easily (tanker).
We have a lot more opportunity to sell defense products over there than vice versa...it's balancing act between protectionism and ticking off the people we want to sell our stuff to.
But Air Force One? Not a chance...congress would overide that one.
We have a lot more opportunity to sell defense products over there than vice versa...it's balancing act between protectionism and ticking off the people we want to sell our stuff to.
But Air Force One? Not a chance...congress would overide that one.
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I would vote for keeping the 74's they have now. Are the current airframes really up there in hours? I wouldn't think so. The aircraft they have now are proven aircraft with a long track record and I don't know why we should go spending taxpayer money toward a new toy while their are so many things the money could be constructively used for.
Plus the 74 is just a better looking jet!
Plus the 74 is just a better looking jet!
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, or even a 777-ER of some sort
Would Obama like an A380 for Air Force One? Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.
Would Obama like an A380 for Air Force One? Dvorak Uncensored: General interest observations and true web-log.
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If the president requires four engines, then we should put him in a B-52 with EIGHT...... Anyone who sees a B-52 bearing down on them KNOWS it means business. Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if the 380 came on board. Wasn't too long ago that congress wanted to give the tanker contract to EADS. Then we wonder what's happening to our jobs. Go fiure...............
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