KC-46 Pegasus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control support air operations
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration wide-body aircraft
optimized for refueling
gptkbp:aircraft_logistics advanced logistics capabilities
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:transport_aircraft
ongoing
global reach
modern technology
advanced avionics
highly efficient
16.6 m
planned upgrades
49.8 m
refueling boom and hose system
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:avionics modernized avionics suite
gptkbp:capacity up to 114 tons
gptkbp:cargo_capacity 65,000 pounds
over 200,000 lbs
up to 65,000 lb
gptkbp:cargo_types side cargo door
gptkbp:challenges technical issues
cost overruns
development delays
gptkbp:cockpit digital glass cockpit
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,200 nautical miles
2,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:communication secure communications systems
gptkbp:contract gptkb:2011
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:debut gptkb:2019
gptkbp:design derived from Boeing 767
started in 2011
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:KC-46_A
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_PW4062
twin-engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_PW4062
gptkbp:first_delivery gptkb:2019
January 2019
2019-01-25
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2015
2015-12-28
January 25, 2015
gptkbp:first_refueling_mission gptkb:2020
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 212,000 lb
212,000 lbs
212,299 pounds
gptkbp:fuel_type 1,200 gallons per minute
boom and hose system
boom and receptacle
multiple aircraft simultaneously
gptkbp:has_ability gptkb:2016
gptkb:2020
2024
gptkbp:has_programs KC-X program
gptkbp:height 54.5 ft
54 feet 6 inches
50.5 ft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label KC-46 Pegasus
gptkbp:length 163.2 ft
179 feet 10 inches
162.4 ft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 0.89
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 415,000 lb
415,000 lbs
415,000 pounds
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:military_lessons used for pilot training
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:KC-46_A
gptkbp:mission support air operations
aerial refueling and transport
gptkbp:modifications military avionics and systems
upgrades for cargo and medical evacuation
gptkbp:navigation_system GPS-based navigation system
gptkbp:number_built over 50
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:22nd_Air_Refueling_Wing
gptkbp:operational_range 1,200 nautical miles with 100,000 pounds of fuel
6,000 nautical miles with 100,000 lb payload
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:2020
gptkb:Operation_Inherent_Resolve
gptkb:Operation_Freedom's_Sentinel
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_PW4062
gptkbp:primary_mission cargo transport
air refueling operations
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:range 6,385 miles
6,385 nautical miles
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Boeing_767_family
compatible with NATO aircraft
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:2015
gptkbp:role air refueling
multi-role tanker transport
gptkbp:safety_record generally positive
no major incidents reported
gptkbp:sales gptkb:Israel
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Qatar
gptkb:Singapore
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:sensor advanced radar systems
gptkbp:service_ceiling 45,000 ft
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:2019
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:22nd_Air_Refueling_Wing
gptkbp:successor gptkb:KC-135_Stratotanker
gptkbp:support humanitarian missions
transport of supplies
disaster relief operations
transport of personnel
medical evacuation missions
gptkbp:upgrades improved avionics
enhanced refueling capabilities
potential for drone operations
gptkbp:user_countries gptkb:Israel
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Qatar
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkb:KC-46_A
gptkbp:wingspan 157.7 ft
47.6 m
157 feet 3 inches
156.3 ft
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3