Boeing KC-46 Pegasus

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[1][2]
Primary users United States Air Force
Japan Air Self-Defense Force
Produced 2013–present
Number built 93 as of October 2024[3]
Developed from Boeing KC-767

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.[4] The USAF intends to procure 179 tankers by 2027.

  1. ^ "KC-46A cleared for worldwide deployments following first combat refuel". 20 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Air Mobility Command approves KC-46A Pegasus for worldwide deployments following first combat refuel". 22 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Orders & Deliveries". Boeing. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
  4. ^ "U.S. Air Force Accepts First Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Tanker Aircraft" (Press release). Boeing. 10 January 2019. Archived from the original on 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.