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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.
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.
The KC-46A is the only tanker to meet the stringent Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Air Force airworthiness and performance requirements. The KC-46A is approved by the U.S. Air Force for all global mission deployments, including combat operations.
Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus In-flight Refueler / Aerial Tanker Aircraft including pictures.
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.
KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft, based on the KC-767 refuelling aircraft, is manufactured by Boeing under a contract with the US Air Force (USAF). The contract calls for the manufacturing of 179 KC-46 tankers to replace the old KC-135 tankers that have been in service since 1965.
The KC-46 features multiple layers of combat-ready defensive countermeasures to detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats. The KC-46A provides data to the joint force, as well as fuel. Armed with data links and Advanced Battle Management System integration, the KC-46 connects multi-domain warfighters providing
• The KC-46A air refueling (AR) aircraft is the first increment of 179 replacement tankers for the Air Force fleet of more than 400 KC-135 and KC-10 tankers. • The KC-46A design uses a modified Boeing 767-200ER commercial airframe with numerous military and technological upgrades, such as the fly-by-wire refueling boom, the
General Characteristics. Primary Function: Aerial refueling and airlift. Prime Contractor: The Boeing Company. Power Plant: 2 Pratt & Whitney 4062. Thrust: 62,000 lbs. - Thrust per High-Bypass engine (sea-level standard day) Wingspan: 156 feet, 1 inch (47.5 meters) Length: 159 feet, 2 inches (48.5 meters) Height: 51 feet, 9 inches (15.5 meters)
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.