Overview
The KC-46 refuels other aircraft in flight using a rigid "flying boom" or flexible hoses and drogues, and can also carry cargo, passengers or stretchers. It is gradually replacing the 1950s-era KC-135.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 50.50 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.10 m |
| Height | 15.90 m |
| Wing area | 283.3 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Max. take-off weight | 188,240 kg |
|---|
Performance
| Cruise speed | 851 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range | 11,830 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3 |
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Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney PW4062 |
| Thrust (each) | 282.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: USAF Christopher Okula / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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