Boeing KC-46A Pegasus

21 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

Tail flash indicates New Hampshire Air National Guard (157th Air Refueling Wing). Engine nacelle and refuelling boom features confirm KC-46A variant over commercial 767 models.

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Aircraft

KC-46A Pegasus KC-46A

U.S. Air Force gray

86050

Registration

Airline

U.S. Air Force

RCH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon eos R7 70-200 mm

Location

Nhv

Ostend-Bruges International Airport · OST/EBOS · Runway 08

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Ostend-Bruges International Airport OST

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The KC-46A Pegasus is Boeing’s newest aerial refueling tanker, developed to replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker fleet and supplement KC-10 operations. Entered service with the USAF in 2019.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 75 in service (early production model, rare outside U.S. Air Force bases)

Record Flights

First operational tanker flight in 2019; has flown intercontinental missions since.

Safety & Events

Initial operational issues with camera & refuelling boom have been widely reported, but fleet now sees regular worldwide service.

Future Outlook

Currently in active production and expanding role; will serve for several decades.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW4062

Engine

47.6 m

Wingspan

50.5 m

Length

12,200 km

Range

851 km/h

Speed

Up to 114,000 kg of fuel (cargo/fuel/troops config varies)

Capacity

188,240 kg

MTOW

15.9 m

Height

282.4 kN (63,300 lbf) each

Thrust

Stage 4 ICAO standard (as a derivative of the 767)

Noise

KC-46A can be confused with 767-200/300 variants in silhouette but has additional refuelling gear visible under the rear fuselage.