Boeing KC-46 Pegasus - Wikipedia
The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is an American military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. In February 2011, the tanker was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner in the KC-X tanker competition to replace older Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers .
KC-46A Pegasus Tanker - The Boeing Company
The KC-46A delivers more fuel at all ranges and from shorter runways than the KC-135 aircraft it’s replacing — while utilizing less ramp space than competing tankers — ensuring mission reach from forward and austere airfields.
KC-46A Pegasus > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display
With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers.
U.S. Air Force Establishes First KC-46A Pegasus Expeditionary Air ...
Nov 9, 2024 · As of Jan. 2024, the KC-46 has six category 1 deficiencies, which could cause loss of an aircraft, injury, or death, according to the Air Force classification. Work is ongoing to fix them...
22 ARW completes first 45-hour nonstop KC-46 flight around the …
As the first main operating base for the KC-46, McConnell AFB has refined its approach to the Air Force’s newest tanker to provide rapid airlift, air refueling and aeromedical evacuation for the joint force.
What It’s Like to Fly a KC-46 Around the World in 45 Hours
Jul 2, 2024 · A 45-hour nonstop flight tested two McConnell crews aboard a KC-46 as they refueled Air Force jets around the world.
Air Force awards Boeing $2.4 billion contract for KC-46 tankers
Nov 25, 2024 · The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract Thursday to buy 15 more KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. The KC-46 award, which covers the tankers’ 11th lot, will bring the number Boeing...
KC-46A Pegasus > Air Mobility Command > Display
With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers.
KC-46A Pegasus Supports Missions Around the Globe - The Boeing …
May 23, 2022 · With the KC-46 now approved for air-to-air refueling of 85% of receiver aircraft in the joint fleet — including 5th generation stealth fighters — the exercises are the Air Force’s next step to operationalize the KC-46 across a spectrum of mission scenarios.
KC-46 Pegasus Archives | Air & Space Forces Magazine
KC-46 incorporates the 787’s state-of-the-art cockpit, a fly-by-wire boom, remote boom-operator’s station, advanced self-defensive suite including Large Aircraft IR Countermeasures (LAIRCM), RWR, tactical situational awareness, comms relay hosting, and nuclear/chem/bio hardening.
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