Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft
Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft The Capability The Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft Service will replace the air-to-air refuelling and the passenger air transport capability currently provided by the Royal Air Force's fleet of VC10 and TriStar aircraft. Air-to-air refuelling is a key military capability that significantly increases the operational range and endurance of front line aircraft across a range of defence roles and military tasks. |
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Overview of Cost, Time and Performance | ||||||
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Cost of Assessment Phase | £13m | £38m | +£25m | - | ||
PFI Costs | £12,307m | £12,009m | -£298m | +£111m | ||
Duration of Assessment Phase |
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In-Service Date (Air-to-air refuelling) | May 2014 | May 2014 | - | - | ||
Support Phase PFI Contract Go-Live | March 2008 | March 2008 | - | - | ||
Support Phase PFI Contract End | March 2035 | March 2035 | - | - | ||
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Both aircraft have moved into the Certification and Qualification Programme. A significant amount of the aircraft development risk has now diminished with the issue of the Final Technical Certification for the Royal Australian Air Force A330 Multi Role Tanker Aircraft (MRTT). The Main Operating Base will be located at RAF Brize Norton and AirTanker held an official opening on 31 March 2011. The construction of the training facility building has been completed ahead of schedule. The fit-out is progressing well with the primary activity being the installation of the wiring and equipment, furnishings and decoration. | The AirTanker Services elements of the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft programme continue to be delivered to schedule and remain on course to satisfy their obligations for planned Introduction To Service including the achievement of their operating licences. In 2011 funding was made available to provide enhanced protection of Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft; AirTanker are currently progressing with a technical feasibility study for this enhancement. In 2011 funding was made available to provide enhanced protection of Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft; AirTanker are currently progressing with a technical feasibility study for this enhancement. | |||||
Risk Assessment against Defence Lines of Development
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