This Is What The Boom Operator’s Station On The New KC-46 …
2019年4月2日 · Probably the most controversial feature on the USAF’s new KC-46 Pegasus tanker is its Aerial Refueling Operator Station (AROS). The KC-46 abandoned the tried and true boom pod that puts the boom operator looking out the back of the jet through a window and replaced it with a series of multi-spectral cameras distributed around the aircraft and ...
Leonardo DRS to Build Next-Gen Aerial Refueling Operator Station
2024年5月7日 · ARLINGTON, VA– Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it was awarded a contract from Boeing Defense to provide the upgraded Aerial Refueling Operator Station (AROS 2.0) for new U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus refueling tanker aircraft.
Leonardo DRS to replace AROS within KC-46A tanker aircraft
2024年5月10日 · Leonardo DRS will replace the Aerial Refueling Operating Stations (AROS) within US Air Force (USAF) KC-46A tanker aircraft. DRS – a US subsidiary of the Italian defence firm Leonardo – is the original provider of the first generation AROS currently in use with more than 85 consoles fielded to date.
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.
Eyes On the Boom: Re-visioning the KC-46 - Air Force Magazine
2023年1月20日 · Boeing lifted the veil from its long-awaited Remote Vision System 2.0, offering a glimpse at enhancements for the KC-46 tanker, even as delivery of the new optical systems remains years away.
Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract to Build Next-Generation Aerial …
ARLINGTON, V, May 07, 2024 -- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it was awarded a contract from Boeing Defense to provide the upgraded Aerial Refueling Operator...
Boeing Taps Leonardo DRS for US Air Force’s Pegasus Aerial …
2024年5月8日 · Boeing has awarded Leonardo DRS a contract to build and deliver upgraded aerial refueling operator stations (AROS 2.0) for the US Air Force’s upcoming KC-46 Pegasus refueling tanker aircraft. The AROS platform enables refueling operators to perform associated tasks while seated near the cockpit and other crew members for convenient coordination.
Leonardo DRS Tapped to Build Upgraded KC-46 Aerial Refueling …
2024年5月9日 · Leonardo DRS will deliver the upgraded AROS to Boeing for integration into the aerial refueling tankers ahead of delivery to the Air Force. In November 2023, Boeing secured a $2.3 billion contract modification for the 10th production lot …
Leonardo DRS to Build Next-Generation Aerial Refueling
2024年5月7日 · Leonardo DRS has emerged as the chosen contractor to supply the advanced AROS 2. 0 system, replacing the previous generation of refueling operator stations for Boeing's KC-46 Pegasus tanker fleet.
KC-46 Pegasus demo team introduced by 56th ARS - Air Force
2025年1月14日 · A KC-46 Pegasus from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., executes a fly-over at the Wings and Warriors Fly-In at San Marcos, Texas, Nov. 9, 2024. The demo team showcased the KC-46’s air refueling and slow-speed maneuvering capabilities by executing a high-speed pass with the boom deployed at 500 feet, followed by a pass with the gear and flaps down.