KC-46 Pegasus
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 25, 2019
First Flight : September 25, 2015
Total Production : 189
Total Cost : USD $49 billion
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC-46A Pegasus | Active | 2019 | 189 |
KC-46A Pegasus
Group : Tanker Aircrafts
Status : Active
Also Known As : KC-X, NewGen Tanker
Origin : 
United States of America
Contractors : Boeing*, Cobham, DRS Laurel Technologies, Eaton Corporation, GE Aviation Systems, Goodrich Corporation, Honeywell, Moog Inc., Northrop Grumman, Parker Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, Spirit AeroSystems, Triumph Aerostructures, Woodward
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 25, 2019
First Flight : September 25, 2015
Total Production : 189
Unitary Cost : USD $279 million
The United States Air Force (USAF) KC-46A Pegasus is a tanker aircraft derived from the Boeing 767 wide-body airliner and has been designed as the replacement for the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft has been designed to meet the USAF's needs for transport of fuel, cargo, passengers and patients. Boeing's NewGen Tanker, now KC-46A, was announced as the winner for the KC-X tanker replacement program on February 24, 2011. The USAF awarded a $3.5 engineering and manufacturing development billion contract to Boeing for18 KC-46A aircraft to be delivered by 2017. The USAF program's scope is to procure up to 179 tankers replacing the aging KC-135s.
The KC-46A Pegasus multi-mission tanker aircraft will be powered by two Pratt & Whiteny PW4062 turbofan engines and . The aircraft will also include state-of-the-art systems, including a digital flight deck featuring Boeing 787 Dreamliner electronic displays and a flight control design philosophy that places aircrews in command rather than allowing computer software to limit combat maneuverability. Besides, the KC-46A will feature an advanced KC-10 boom with an expanded refueling envelope, increased fuel offload rate and fly-by-wire control system.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Israel | Active | 4 | |
 Japan | Active | 2/6 | Aircraft (1) ordered in December 2017 and a second one in December 2018. Two additional aircraft ordered in October 2020. Another two aircraft ordered in November 2022. |
| United States of America | Active | 68/179 | US Air Force has 172 aircraft ordered under Lot 1 (18), Lot 2 (15), Lot 3 (19), Lot 4 (18), Lot 5 (15), Lot 6 (12), Lot 7 (15), Lot 8 (15), Lot 9 (15), Lot 10 (15); Lot 11 (15) |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Engines | 2 | |
| Consumption | ||
| Fuel Dispensing Rate | 1,200 gal/min | |
| Mass | ||
| Fuel Load | 212,000 pound | 207,000 pounds of fuel are for transfer |
News
Boeing Defense, Space & Security, a division of The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,389,323,828 modification (P00326) to a previously awarded contract
WASHINGTON, September 13, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of KC-46A Aerial Refueling
Boeing Defense, Space & Security, a division of The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,325,052,415 modification (P00259) to previously awarded FA8625-11-C-6600
The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,255,625,408 modification (P00289) to previously awarded contract FA8625-11-C-6600 for KC-46A Air Force Production
The Boeing Co., Tukwila, Washington, has been awarded a $398,244,094 firm-fixed-price modification (P00022) to delivery order FA8609-18-F-0006 for KC-46A Japan aircraft under
The Boeing Co., Defense, Space & Security, Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,214,952,163 modification (P00215) to contract FA8625-11-C-6600 for KC-46A Air Force
The Boeing Co., Defense, Space & Security, Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $927,492,124 undefinitized contract action for four KC-46A aircraft for Israel.
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 31, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered its first KC-46A tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) marking the program’s first delivery to
First KC-46A for a non-US customer gives and receives fuel with another KC-46A Boeing will deliver tanker to Japan Air Self-Defense Force this year EVERETT, Wash.
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 9, 2021 – The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday.
The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $2,124,531,149 modification (P00232) to contract FA8625-11-C-6600 for Lot 7 production KC-46 aircraft, subscriptions
The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $1,687,359,008 modification (P00166) to contract FA8625-11-C-6600 for Lot Six production of KC-46 aircraft, subscriptions
Photo Gallery
January 2023
US Air Force KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft
November 2022
Japan KC-46 flies with US KC-46
February 2021
First Japanese KC-46 maiden flight on February 9, 2021
September 2018
US Air Force KC-46 tanker aircraft
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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