#usa#boeing#kc46#pegasus#ddefense#usairforce#tanker#unitedbyhonour The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is a military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. 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. The Air Force intends to procure 179 Pegasus aircraft by 2027. General characteristics Crew: 3 (2 pilots, 1 boom operator) basic crew; 15 permanent seats for additional/optional air crew members, including aeromedical evacuation crew members Capacity: seating for up to 114 people, 18 463L pallets, or 58 patients (24 litters, 34 ambulatory) Payload: 65,000 lb (29,500 kg) Length: 165 ft 6 in (50.5 m) Wingspan: 157 ft 8 in (48.1 m) Height: 52 ft 1 in (15.9 m) Empty weight: 181,610 lb (82,377 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 415,000 lb (188,240 kg) Fuel Capacity: 212,299 lb (96,297 kg) Fuel Capacity (vol): 31,220 US gal (118,200 l) Maximum Transfer Fuel Load: 207,672 lb (94,198 kg) Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW4062 turbofan, 62,000 lbf (275.8 kN) each Performance Maximum speed: Mach 0.86 (570 mph, 914 km/h) Cruise speed: Mach 0.80 (530 mph, 851 km/h) Range: 6,385 nmi (11,830 km) ; global with in flight refueling Service ceiling: 40,100 ft (12,200 m) Source - Wikipedia #instagram For more defence updates worldwide.. Follow us @unitedbyhonour Pride for your country and bless our efforts by Like and Share Team - #unitedbyhonour #love#instagood#photooftheday#beautiful#happy# cute#like4like#followme#smile#fun#life#peace#ocean#army#navy#airforce#salute#yoga#motivation https://www.instagram.com/p/B5R5oATJq5I/?igshid=88j3bmklfcmw
