767 (KC-767J)
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Boeing KC-767J is a military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft derived from the Boeing 767-200ER. It is capable of both air-to-air refueling operations and transporting cargo, passengers, or medical patients over long distances.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 2008 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 915 km/h |
| Range | 12,200 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 186.8 t |
History
Developed in the US by Boeing in 2008, this tanker was initially selected by the U.S. Air Force before its contract was canceled due to corruption allegations, but was ordered by Italian and Japanese air forces.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 4 | confirmed |
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