A KC-10 Extender takes off [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force / Kenneth Abbate)
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Air Force is auctioning off 10 retired KC-10 tankers, starting at $500,000 each, which are in a "non-flyable condition" and lack refueling booms.
Buyers are responsible for making the purchased aircraft compliant with FAA regulations.
The KC-10 Extender fleet was officially retired in September 2024 after 44 years of service, with the Air Force transitioning to newer KC-46A tankers.
A batch of 10 KC-10 tankers is set to be auctioned off by the U.S. Air Force. But they come with a catch: no boom.
Starting on Tuesday, the General Services Administration will open an auction for the aircraft. Bidding starts at $500,000, with the auction scheduled to end on May 6.
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