Antonov submits KC-X bid. Everyone else looks to see if its April 1st again

**BenRoethig** · 02 Jul 10,, 18:23

Why did they even waste their time submitting a proposal?

US company parnters with Antonov in surprise KC-X bid

**bigross86** · 02 Jul 10,, 23:38

Didn't Ilyushin or Airbus or somebody also offer a bid for a tanker proposal a while back that was shot down?

**TopHatter** · 03 Jul 10,, 01:50

Originally Posted by bigross86

Didn't Ilyushin or Airbus or somebody also offer a bid for a tanker proposal a while back that was shot down?

Yeah, EADS

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**BenRoethig** · 05 Jul 10,, 11:44

Originally Posted by bigross86

Didn't Ilyushin or Airbus or somebody also offer a bid for a tanker proposal a while back that was shot down?

There was supposedly a bid from Ilyushin that everyone denied. Interesting thing is that the same guy that was setting up that deal is behind this one. The more I hear, the more I think we're not going to be hearing much from Antonov on the matter.

**Jimmy** · 05 Jul 10,, 17:11

Originally Posted by BenRoethig

There was supposedly a bid from Ilyushin that everyone denied. Interesting thing is that the same guy that was setting up that deal is behind this one. The more I hear, the more I think we're not going to be hearing much from Antonov on the matter.

This is the first thing I wondered...the same lawyer is filing these papers too? What is it with this guy?

**Maxor** · 05 Jul 10,, 19:50

probably setting up for an unlawful exclusion lawsuit against the pentagon.

**BenRoethig** · 06 Jul 10,, 15:52

Originally Posted by Maxor

probably setting up for an unlawful exclusion lawsuit against the pentagon.

I'd call his bluff and make him submit an aircraft.

**chakos** · 12 Jul 10,, 21:13

Originally Posted by BenRoethig

I'd call his bluff and make him submit an aircraft.

And if the aircraft does a better job than the competition and meets all requirements for less??

**bigross86** · 12 Jul 10,, 21:33

Then if that happens, looks like the USAF will make out with an awesome tanker.

**BenRoethig** · 13 Jul 10,, 00:47

Originally Posted by bigross86

Then if that happens, looks like the USAF will make out with an awesome tanker.

If its real, and if it can do the job, and if it can pass security concerns.

BTW: here it is. Basically an AN-70 variant powered by jet engines. Personally, I think they would have been better restarting the AN-218. Also, the slide could be done by anyone with office and decent photoshop skills.