The KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Program Is Still A Mess
Boeing's new tanker, which is now slated to first replace the KC-10 Extender fleet, looks like it is heading for more delays.| The War Zone
Boeing's new tanker, which is now slated to first replace the KC-10 Extender fleet, looks like it is heading for more delays.| The War Zone
New cockpits. plus a series of other upgrades, could see the jets approach their 90th birthdays while still flying combat missions.| The War Zone
Problems with the boom operator's vision system and the boom itself persist and a recently disclosed issue prevents the aircraft from carrying cargo.| The War Zone
Boeing will begin delivering the aircraft soon, but persistent issues with the refueling system will limit their operational utility in the near-term.| The War Zone
The team plans to pitch the A330-based tanker's services to the Pentagon and jointly develop all new tanker concepts.| The War Zone
The KC-46 has a number of issues with its refueling boom including requiring more force to connect with receiver aircraft than its predecessors.| The War Zone
We finally are getting a good look at the KC-46's most controversial feature.| The War Zone
