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Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Aerial Refueling and Airlift Family

The Boeing KC-46A Pegasus is an active U.S. Air Force aerial-refueling and airlift aircraft derived from the Boeing 767. It combines a large fuel offload capability with cargo and passenger transport, and uses a remote vision system to support modern tanker operations across worldwide deployments.

Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Aerial Refueling and Airlift Family
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Identity

Aliases
KC-46A PegasusKC-46 PegasusPegasusBoeing KC-46AKC-46767-2CBoeing Pegasus tanker
Family Name
Boeing KC-46A Pegasus
Full Name
Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Aerial Refueling and Airlift Family
Roles
militarycargoutilityair_ambulance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Crew Capacity
15
Cruise Speed
…
Max Speed
…
Max Takeoff Mass
…
Operating Modes
land
Passenger Capacity
58
Range
…
Service Ceiling
…
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Boeing KC-46A Pegasus is an active U.S. Air Force aerial-refueling and airlift aircraft derived from the Boeing 767. It combines a large fuel offload capability with cargo and passenger transport, and uses a remote vision system to support modern tanker operations across worldwide deployments.
Dimensions
Height
…
Length
…
Wingspan
…
First Flight Year
2,014
Manufacturer
Parent Vehicle Family
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      nacelle
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Variant Notes
      Source-specific Pratt & Whitney PW4062 installation; linked to canonical Pratt & Whitney PW4000 family.
    Name
    KC-46A PW4062 installation
    Notes
    Air Mobility Command identifies two Pratt & Whitney 4062 engines. The canonical relationship remains at the existing PW4000 family boundary; the source-specific PW4062 model is retained in variant notes rather than as an invented propulsion row.
  • Entries
    • Count
      2
      Placement
      nacelle
      Propulsion System
      Role
      main
      Stage
      airframe
      Variant Notes
      Pratt & Whitney PW4062/F139; Boeing KC-46A Pegasus
    Name
    KC-46A PW4062/F139 exact installation
    Notes
    Pratt & Whitney identifies PW4062/F139 as the exclusive engine for the U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus; the Air Force identifies two Pratt & Whitney 4062 engines.

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 04:35:03 UTC
Updated Time
August 23, 2026 at 23:59:06 UTC