The first tanker was propeller-driven and today they are based on airliners (the Boeing 707 and 767), but this is soon set to ...

The KC-46 was born from the KC-X program, for which Boeing submitted its KC-767 tanker proposal in 2007. The aircraft, however, was based on the in-development 767-200LRF (Long Range Freighter ...

“Our team has programmed, designed, developed and successfully conducted its first operational test on a KC-46 using the APRUSS,” said Capt. Timothy Schwanke, 22nd ARW Innovation Lab chief.

58 total The Boeing-built KC-46 tanker is a military version of the 767 commercial aircraft. It is intended to replace the oldest of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotanker fleet -- some of ...

Starting on April 29th, the KC-46 conducted the first refueling test with a Travis AFB C-5M Super Galaxy. The testing is a part of a larger test program to certify aerial refueling operations ...

The KC-46A is a very capable tanker with self-defense capabilities. It can refuel most fixed-wing, receive-capable aircraft. Its refueling boom is driven by a fly-by-wire control system. The hose and ...

Sep 8, 2024 Sep 8, 2024 Updated Dec 15, 2024 NEWINGTON — The New Hampshire Air National Guard became the first to receive the new KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers in 2019, and now history is ...

KC-46的最大载油量为96吨，虽然比俄罗斯的伊尔-78少了10吨，但它的加油效率和操作灵活性却不容小觑。与俄罗斯的伊尔-78相比，KC-46采用了更加先进的加油技术和操作系统，使得美军在全球范围内的空中作战能力得到了显著增强。

Most of the time that's caught with a second set of eyes. A KC-46 undergoing maintenance at McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas. Webb: I would echo that. My concern lies in those doing it for the very ...

is responsible for 18 KC-135 and 24 KC-46 stratotanker aircraft. Although McConnell is not the biggest refueling base, it is the only one that operates both tanker types. Along with Damon's ...

Tokyo has selected the Boeing KC-46 tanker aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.