MilitaryKC-46A
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The KC-46A Pegasus is a military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft developed by Boeing. It is derived from the Boeing 767 airliner and is designed to replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker fleet.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 2019 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 915 km/h |
| Range | 12,200 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 188.2 t |
History
Developed by Boeing in the United States, the KC-46A entered service in 2019 as a replacement for older tanker fleets, enhancing aerial refueling capabilities.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 95 | confirmed |
| Israel | 2 ordered | confirmed |
| Japan | 4 | confirmed |
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