John Wharton is the Manager of the DoD Security Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation Department at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM. John is assigned to Sandia’s Security Systems and Technology Center. This center was formed in response to the 1972 Munich Olympics and has been focused on the security of America’s most critical assets ever since. The center is engaged in a myriad of security related research and development projects as well as the analysis and implementation of anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security system solutions. John is responsible for projects involving the analysis, design, implementation and life cycle sustainment of security systems in support of DoD and DOE. Before assuming his current position, John served as a Technical Team Leader, Principle Member of Technical Staff and Project Leader.
1990-1991, KC-10 Extender
From Year 1990
To Year 1991
Personal Memories
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KC-10 Extender Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Length 178.48 ft | 54.40 m Width 164.04 ft | 50.00 m Height 57.09 ft | 17.40 m Engine(s) 3 x General Electric CF6-50C2 turbofans delivering 52,500 pounds (23,625 kilograms), each engine. Empty Weight 241,027 lbs | 109,328 kg MTOW 585,327 lbs | 265,500 kg Max Speed 600 mph | 966 km/h | 522 kts Max Range 4,369 miles | 7,032 km Ceiling 41,755 ft | 12,727 m | 7.9 miles Climb Rate 6,870 ft/min Hardpoints 0 Armament None.
