How many KC-46 tankers are there?

The Air Force has already accepted at least 47 KC-46s and will receive a total of 179 platforms, according to service officials and Boeing. The program is limited to 13 production lots, with the last planned procurement in 2027 and delivery in 2029.

What is the military version of the 767?

KC-46A Tanker
The Boeing-built KC-46 tanker is a military version of the 767 commercial aircraft. It is intended to replace the oldest of the U.S. Air Force’s KC-135 Stratotanker fleet — some of which are over 50 years old. The KC-46A will be able to refuel any fixed-wing receiver capable aircraft on any mission.

What is the KC-46 replacing?

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 Air Force in January 2019.

What aircraft can the KC-46 refuel?

The new aircraft certified for the KC-46 include the AC-130J Ghostrider, KC-130J Combat King, MC-130 Commando II, C-5M Super Galaxy, and E-3G Sentry.

When was the KC-46 built?

Boeing delivered the first KC-46A to the US Air Force in January 2019. The KC-46A has a digital fly-by-wire boom as well as a permanent centreline drogue system. Boeing completed the preliminary design review of the tanker aircraft in April 2012. Boeing delivered the first KC-46A to the US Air Force in January 2019.

Where is the KC-46 built?

Everett, Wash
The KC-46 was based on Boeing’s commercial 767 airframe and is built in the company’s Everett, Wash., facility. Boeing is currently on contract for the first 52 of an expected 179 tankers to be delivered to the Air Force.

What is the KC 46 based on?

KC-767 refuelling aircraft
KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft, based on the KC-767 refuelling aircraft, is manufactured by Boeing under a contract with the US Air Force (USAF).

Is KC 46 fly by wire?

The KC-46A is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system, and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft. The KC-46A can accommodate a mixed load of passengers, aeromedical evacuation and cargo capabilities.

Will the KC-46 replace the KC-135?

A total of 12 KC-46As will replace Air Force Reserve Command KC-135 Stratotankers at one of the six candidate locations and 24 KC-46As will replace active-duty KC-135s at one of the two candidate locations.

How much fuel can a KC-46 carry?

KC-46 has a maximum fuel capacity of 212,299lb (96,265kg). The aircraft is fitted with a flush-mounted air-to-air refuelling receptacle capable of accepting fuel at 1,200gal/min.

Can the KC-46 be refueled?

WASHINGTON — The KC-46 Pegasus is now able to refuel the Air Force’s fourth-generation fighter jets during missions for U.S. Transportation Command, expanding the service’s air refueling capacity and the capability of its newest tanker.

How many KC-46 are there in the Air Force?

179 KC-46
KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft, based on the KC-767 refuelling aircraft, is manufactured by Boeing under a contract with the US Air Force (USAF). The contract calls for the manufacturing of 179 KC-46 tankers to replace the old KC-135 tankers that have been in service since 1965.