Researchers at WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research have investigated several aircraft from Cessna 402s to a B-52 bomber to an F-16 fighter. And thanks to a new contract from the U.S. Air Force, that resume has grown to include KC-135 tankers. The purpose of the program is to assess the current damage state of the USAF's 40- to 50-year-old tanker fleet and to assess the viability of the fleet to the anticipated retirement date of 2040. http://ecast.harvesthost.com/19860
