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  2. Boeing KC-46 Pegasus - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_KC-46_Pegasus

    The KC-46A can carry 212,299 lb (96,297 kg) of fuel, [94] 10 percent more than the KC-135, and 65,000 lb (29,000 kg) of cargo. Survivability is improved with infrared countermeasures and the aircraft has limited electronic warfare capabilities. [ 46 ]

  3. KC-46A Pegasus > Air Force > Fact Sheet Display

    www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104537

    Two high-bypass turbofans power the KC-46A to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the aircraft can carry a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. The KC-46A can carry up to 18 463L cargo pallets.

  4. KC-46A Pegasus Tanker - The Boeing Company

    www.boeing.com/defense/kc-46a-pegasus-tanker

    The KC-46As 212,000 pounds (96,162 kilograms) of fuel capacity enables the full spectrum of refueling missions. 100M+ lbs. The proven KC-46A has offloaded more than 100 million pounds (45 million kilograms) of fuel to receivers globally. Connects and protects the fleet.

  5. Fact-checking the KC-46A Pegasus - Breaking Defense

    breakingdefense.com/2024/02/fact-checking-the-kc-46a-pegasus

    Since the first KC-46A delivery in 2019, service members operating the Pegasus tanker around the globe have demonstrated its unmatched next-generation multi-mission aerial refueling capability,...

  6. KC-46A Pegasus Aerial Refuelling Aircraft - Air Force Technology

    www.airforce-technology.com/projects/kc-46-aerial-refuelling-aircraft-us

    KC-46 has a maximum fuel capacity of 212,299lb (96,265kg). The aircraft is fitted with a flush-mounted air-to-air refuelling receptacle capable of accepting fuel at 1,200gal/min. The refuelling systems also include a digital fly-by-wire boom capable of offloading fuel at 1,200gal/min, as well as a permanent centreline drogue system and ...

  7. Fueling a Superpower: Reprioritizing the US Air Refueling Fleet...

    www.airuniversity.af.edu/JIPA/Display/Article/3768313/fueling-a-superpower...

    Therefore, the Air Force should prioritize enhancing its air refueling fleet capability and capacity by garnering congressional support to transition entirely from the KC-135, procuring additional KC-46s, and expediting the acquisition of the next-generation tanker.

  8. Boeing KC-46 Pegasus In-flight Refueler / Aerial Tanker Aircraft

    www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.php?aircraft_id=865

    Maximum take-off weight for the KC-46A is listed by the USAF at 415,000lb while its fuel capacity is 212,300lb. Maximum transfer fuel load is listed at 207,670lb. Design of the KC-46 is such that the type can be used to fuel any current and near-future US military (and allied) fixed-wing aircraft set up to receive in-flight refueling from an ...

  9. KC-46A Pegasus > Air Mobility Command > Display

    www.amc.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1738527/kc-46a-pegasus

    The KC-46A can accommodate a mixed load of passengers, aeromedical evacuation, and cargo capabilities. Two high-bypass turbofans power the KC-46A to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the aircraft can carry a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo.

  10. KC-46A Pegasus > 916th Air Refueling Wing > Display

    www.916arw.afrc.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1625400

    Fuel Capacity: 212,299 pounds (96,297 kilograms) Maximum Cargo Capacity: 65,000 pounds (29,484 kilograms), 58 passengers. Pallet Positions: 18 pallet positions. Air Crew: 15 permanent seats for aircrew, including aeromedical evacuation aircrew.

  11. KC-46A Pegasus > Altus Air Force Base > Display

    www.altus.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/619812

    With more refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities, improved efficiency and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps as well as allied nation coalition force aircraft.