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) |