46a Pegasus Aerial Tender

Scope 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.Crew Three pilot co-pilot and boom operatorDelivery Entire fleet by 2027KC-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-46A is a wide-body multi-mission aircraft capable of transporting fuel cargo passengers and patients. Boeing will deliver the entire KC-46 tanker fleet by 2027. The programme is expected to generate more than 50000 jobs and will involve about 800 suppliers. The KC-46 tanker programme received the Supplemental Type Certificate STC from the US Federal Aviation Administration FAA in September 2018. The USAF received 42 KC-46A Pegasus tankers as of January 2021. The aircraft are stationed at different USAF bases including McConnell Air Force Base Pease Air National Guard Base Altus Air Force Base and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft designKC-46A is based on KC-767 but modifications were made to the airframe by incorporating a cargo door and an advanced flight deck display. The airframe is militarised with air refuelling capabilities an air refuelling operator station and threat detection and avoidance systems.The tanker is capable of carrying 18 cargo pallets as well as transporting 58 passengers normally and up to 114 passengers during contingency operations. The tanker aircraft also provides urgent aeromedical evacuation by transporting 54 medical patients. It weighs about 94198kg while the maximum take-off weight is 188241kg.The aircraft has a length of 165ft 10in 50.5m wingspan of 156ft 1in 47.5m and overall height of 52ft 10in 16.1m. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 65000lb 29484kg.KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft designKC-46A is based on KC-767 but modifications were made to the airframe by incorporating a cargo door and an advanced flight deck display. The airframe is militarised with air refuelling capabilities an air refuelling operator station and threat detection and avoidance systems.The tanker is capable of carrying 18 cargo pallets as well as transporting 58 passengers normally and up to 114 passengers during contingency operations. The tanker aircraft also provides urgent aeromedical evacuation by transporting 54 medical patients. It weighs about 94198kg while the maximum take-off weight is 188241kg.The aircraft has a length of 165ft 10in 50.5m wingspan of 156ft 1in 47.5m and overall height of 52ft 10in 16.1m. It has a maximum cargo capacity of 65000lb 29484kg