The story
The KC-46A Pegasus is the 767-based tanker bought to start replacing the KC-135. It carries a boom and hose-and-drogue systems, so it can refuel Air Force, Navy and allied aircraft on the same mission, and it can haul passengers, cargo or patients at the same time.
The KC-46's boom operator doesn't look out a window at the tail. The station sits just behind the flight deck, and the boom is flown using camera images, including a 3D view.
Quick answers
How do you identify a KC-46 Pegasus?
Looks like a gray Boeing 767 with a refueling boom under the tail and drogue pods under the wings.
What does a KC-46 Pegasus sound like?
767-based — sounds like a widebody airliner, two big PW4062 turbofans doing the work of the KC-135's four.
How fast is the KC-46 Pegasus?
Top speed is 495 kts.
How big is the KC-46 Pegasus?
It is 165 ft 6 in long and 157 ft 8 in across the wings.
When did the KC-46 Pegasus first fly?
Its first flight was in 2015.
How many KC-46 Pegasuss have been built?
110+ built.
How rare is a KC-46 Pegasus in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first KC-46 Pegasus catch is worth 50 points.
