[Yo-Yo]

If people were freaking out about buying a French aircraft for the KC-X, their heads will explode over the thought of a Russian (OK, Ukrainian,) aircraft.

Practically, however, the AN-124 is a C-5 class aircraft, much too large for the KC-X. This mythical "AN-112" would be closer to the size required. AN-124:

[tgusa]

Boeing’s lobbyists are defecating sharp, pointy bricks.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Ugly bird.

[puppypusher]

The USAF would have to have rocks in their collective leaderships heads if they were to buy an aircraft built in the Ukraine.

Ukraine is free as of now but she’s still in the Russian sphere of influence and we have NO Idea how long she will remain that way with Vlad Putin pushing Russian expansionism.

Where would replacement parts be coming from?

[Noumenon]

[I cannot think of a name]

Spotters Guidelines

- If it looks ugly, probably British

- If it looks ugly and slow, probably Russian

- If it's on the ground parked, probably French

[antiRepublicrat]

I rather admire Antonov aircraft. To make it more palatable, maybe they should stipulate that Antonov sub-contract X% of the components from US manufacturers.