DDS request changes to C-440s/KC-440s

With 11 aircraft delivered and 39 more on order the DDS plan a large fleet of CAC C-440 transports built by the Clones. The DDSAF have requested changes to the type from Plane #17 onwards. These are mostly with the avionics and cargo handling systems to better match DDS and not HCS practice. The DDS have also opted for a higher thrust version of the engines for these later planes to improve "hot and high" performance.

The DDS are also to have some configured for air-to-air refueling. The KC-440 is the HCSAF standard refueler and the DDS will follow suit. The first KC-440s are due from 2111. There is no rush on these as no DDSAF aircraft currently have provision for inflight refueling. It will be part of the F-10SEP update and will also be fitted to the NDAA.