A KC-10 Extender takes off [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force / Kenneth Abbate)
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Air Force is auctioning 10 retired KC-10 tankers through the General Services Administration, with bidding starting at $500,000.
The auctioned aircraft are in a "non-flyable condition," lack refueling booms, and require the buyer to make them compliant with FAA regulations.
The KC-10 Extender fleet was officially retired by the Air Force 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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