Boeing Company (The) Widebody Multirole Tanker KC-46A Pegasus Tanker

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The KC-46A Pegasus is a widebody, multirole tanker that can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures. Boeing designed the KC-46 to carry passengers, cargo and patients. The aircraft can detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats using multiple layers of protection, which will enable it to operate safely in medium-threat environments. KC-46A Pegasus Quick Facts The KC-46A Pegasus has: Worldwide operations in all airspace 15-inch (38.1 centimeter) 787-style advanced electronic displays Redundant displays and controls for improved instruction and reliability 24-inch (61 centimeter) displays with 3-D refueling picture Comprehensive suite of logistics products and services Global support infrastructure Unparalled lifecycle cost savings KC-46A Technical Specifications Width 156 ft 1 in (47.5 m) Length 165 ft 6 in (50.4 m) Height 52 ft 10 in (16.1 m) Engines Two Pratt & Whitney PW 4062 with 65,000 lbf (289.13 kN) thrust Maximum Takeoff Weight 415,000 lbs (188,241 kg) Maximum Landing Weight 310,000 lbs (140,614 kg) Fuel Capacity 212,299 lbs (96,265 kg) Maximum Air Speed .86 Mach (650 mph)
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The KC-46A Pegasus is a widebody, multirole tanker that can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures. Boeing designed the KC-46 to carry passengers, cargo and patients. The aircraft can detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats using multiple layers of protection, which will enable it to operate safely in medium-threat environments. KC-46A Pegasus Quick Facts The KC-46A Pegasus has: Worldwide operations in all airspace 15-inch (38.1 centimeter) 787-style advanced electronic displays Redundant displays and controls for improved instruction and reliability 24-inch (61 centimeter) displays with 3-D refueling picture Comprehensive suite of logistics products and services Global support infrastructure Unparalled lifecycle cost savings KC-46A Technical Specifications Width 156 ft 1 in (47.5 m) Length 165 ft 6 in (50.4 m) Height 52 ft 10 in (16.1 m) Engines Two Pratt & Whitney PW 4062 with 65,000 lbf (289.13 kN) thrust Maximum Takeoff Weight 415,000 lbs (188,241 kg) Maximum Landing Weight 310,000 lbs (140,614 kg) Fuel Capacity 212,299 lbs (96,265 kg) Maximum Air Speed .86 Mach (650 mph)

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KC-46A Pegasus Tanker
Widebody Multirole Tanker KC-46A Pegasus Tanker
The KC-46A Pegasus is a widebody, multirole tanker that can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures. Boeing designed the KC-46 to carry passengers, cargo and patients. The aircraft can detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats using multiple layers of protection, which will enable it to operate safely in medium-threat environments. KC-46A Pegasus Quick Facts The KC-46A Pegasus has: Worldwide operations in all airspace 15-inch (38.1 centimeter) 787-style advanced electronic displays Redundant displays and controls for improved instruction and reliability 24-inch (61 centimeter) displays with 3-D refueling picture Comprehensive suite of logistics products and services Global support infrastructure Unparalled lifecycle cost savings KC-46A Technical Specifications Width 156 ft 1 in (47.5 m) Length 165 ft 6 in (50.4 m) Height 52 ft 10 in (16.1 m) Engines Two Pratt & Whitney PW 4062 with 65,000 lbf (289.13 kN) thrust Maximum Takeoff Weight 415,000 lbs (188,241 kg) Maximum Landing Weight 310,000 lbs (140,614 kg) Fuel Capacity 212,299 lbs (96,265 kg) Maximum Air Speed .86 Mach (650 mph)

The KC-46A Pegasus is a widebody, multirole tanker that can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures. Boeing designed the KC-46 to carry passengers, cargo and patients. The aircraft can detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats using multiple layers of protection, which will enable it to operate safely in medium-threat environments.

KC-46A Pegasus Quick Facts

The KC-46A Pegasus has:

  • Worldwide operations in all airspace
  • 15-inch (38.1 centimeter) 787-style advanced electronic displays
  • Redundant displays and controls for improved instruction and reliability
  • 24-inch (61 centimeter) displays with 3-D refueling picture
  • Comprehensive suite of logistics products and services
  • Global support infrastructure
  • Unparalled lifecycle cost savings

KC-46A Technical Specifications

Width

156 ft 1 in (47.5 m)

Length

165 ft 6 in (50.4 m)

Height

52 ft 10 in (16.1 m)

Engines

Two Pratt & Whitney PW 4062 with 65,000 lbf (289.13 kN) thrust

Maximum Takeoff Weight

415,000 lbs (188,241 kg)

Maximum Landing Weight

310,000 lbs (140,614 kg)

Fuel Capacity

212,299 lbs (96,265 kg)

Maximum Air Speed

.86 Mach (650 mph)
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Technical Specifications

  Boeing Company (The)
Product Category Aircraft
Product Number KC-46A Pegasus Tanker
Product Name Widebody Multirole Tanker
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