Lockheed reveals new LMXT refueling tanker, firing the opening salvo in US Air Force competition (Valerie Insinna, Defense News)

September 18, 2021

Lockheed Martin’s LMXT strategic tanker is the company’s offering for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y program. (Brandon Stoker/Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin on Friday unveiled the LMXT aerial refueling tanker, which will go head-to-head with Boeing’s incumbent KC-46 in the U.S. Air Force’s upcoming bridge tanker competition.

The LMXT is a variant of the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, modified specifically for U.S. Air Force operators. Changes include an upgraded suite of communications for joint all-domain command and control as well as improvements to range and fuel-offload capability.

Lockheed reveals new LMXT refueling tanker, firing the opening salvo in US Air Force competition (defensenews.com)

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