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 delivers more fuel at all ranges and from shorter runways than the KC-135 aircraft it’s replacing — while utilizing less ramp space than competing tankers — ensuring mission reach from forward and austere airfields.

The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an American military aerial refueling tanker aircraft that was developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype, alongside the Boeing 707 airliner. It has a narrower fuselage and is shorter than the 707.

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, …

2025年3月7日 · U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers, C-17 Globemaster IIIs and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft line up for an elephant walk at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during a large formation exercise, May 21, 2020.

The KC-135R and KC-135T aircraft continue to undergo life-cycle upgrades to expand their capabilities and improve reliability. Among these are improved communications, navigation, autopilot and surveillance equipment to meet future civil air traffic control needs.

An early KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a C-5 Galaxy in 1980. Both aircraft are wearing liveries typical of that era. During the Vietnam War, doubts began to form regarding the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker fleet's ability to meet the needs of the United States' global commitments.

2024年7月17日 · Besides aerial refueling aircraft, USAF tankers are expected to transport passengers and cargo. Unlike the much older KC-135, the new KC-46 can carry three times more cargo pallets, double the number of passengers, and …

The KC-130 is a multi-role, multi-mission tactical tanker/transport which provides the refueling support required by the U.S. Marine Corps for its aircraft. This versatile asset provides in-flight refueling to both tactical aircraft and helicopters.

2024年11月3日 · Let's take a deeper look at the three key tanker aircraft operated by the United States Armed Forces. The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is an American military aerial refueling jet transport that was originally developed from the Boeing 767, a twin-engine long-haul aircraft.