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The KC-46 Pegasus is a variant of the Boeing 767 and is a widebody, low-wing cantilever monoplane with a conventional empennage featuring a single fin and rudder. It has a retractable tricycle landing gear and a hydraulic flight control system.
KC-46A Pegasus: The World's Most Advanced Multi-Mission Aerial Refueling Aircraft. Built to meet the requirements of the U.S. Air Force and allies for the full spectrum of missions, the combat-ready KC-46 Pegasus air refueling plane delivers proven multi-mission capabilities today, and evolves to meet the needs of tomorrow. Download the Overview.
The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. 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.
Here are the facts about the KC46A Pegasus today: The KC-46A is operational and deployed globally. Approved for global combat operations in September 2022, the KC-46A is delivering...
A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft executed the type’s world’s first non-stop westbound circumnavigation endurance flight, called Project Magellan, between Jun. 29 and Jul....
The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. 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.
22 ARW completes first 45-hour nonstop KC-46 flight around the world. A 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus executed the world’s first nonstop, KC-46A westbound circumnavigation endurance flight, called Project Magellan, June 29-July 1, starting and finishing at McConnell Air Force Base.
In May 2022, Boeing delivered the 59th KC-46A Pegasus tanker to the U.S. Air Force. As the KC-46 takes on a growing role in the fleet, the Air Force has been putting the Pegasus to work in real-world, theater operational missions and global exercises.
With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers.
WASHINGTON — The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.3 billion contract for 15 more KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. The award, announced by the Pentagon Tuesday evening, brings to 153 the...