Boeing KC-46 Pegasus
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 first aircraft was delivered to the USAF in January 2019. The USAF intends to procure 179 tankers by 2027.
| KC-46 Pegasus | |
|---|---|
| A U.S. Air Force KC-46A with refueling boom lowered | |
| Role | Tanker/transport |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Defense, Space & Security |
| First flight | 25 September 2015 |
| Introduction | 2019 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Air Force Japan Air Self-Defense Force |
| Produced | 2013–present |
| Number built | 78 as of October 2023 |
| Developed from | Boeing KC-767 |
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