A Life Cycle Cost Analysis of the Proposed Replacement of Pope Air Force Base's C-130e Fleet Using a Fleet Replacement Model
Lance R. French
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A Life Cycle Cost Analysis of the Proposed Replacement of Pope Air Force Base's C-130e Fleet Using a Fleet Replacement Model

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The 43rd Airlift Wing at Pope AFB, NC, possesses 33 E-model C-130 aircraft. The airplanes range in age from 30-36 years old. The C-130Es at Pope AFB comprise two-thirds of the Air Force C-130s modified with the All-Weather Aerial Delivery System (AWADS). Current plans call for replacing Pope's aging fleet of tactical airlifters with new C-130J model planes in FY11. However, given the age of Pope's fleet, a lack of spare parts, and structural problems, maintenance costs are rising at an exponential rate. Because of this, there may be a more cost-effective replacement schedule to ensure Pope's a...