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Lockheed Martin Offers LMXT Design for U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y Tanker Competition

Frank Wolfe

Friday, September 17th, 2021

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Lockheed Martin Offers LMXT Design for U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y Tanker Competition

Lockheed Martin is offering its LMXT tanker for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y competition (Drawing by Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin [LMT] is offering its "LMXT" design for the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y tanker competition, the company said on Sept. 17. "The LMXT represents the newest chapter in Lockheed Martin's 60+ year history of producing and delivering tanker and cargo aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and multiple operators around the world," per Lockheed Martin. "The LMXT complements the U.S. Air Force's tanker capabilities by providing the most advanced aerial refueler to meet America's…

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