Refueling the refueler The KC-46A can carry a mixed load of passengers, aeromedical evacuation and cargo. The airframe is also equipped with a number of self-protection, defensive and communication features making it more survivable in a contested environment. The 914th Air Refueling Wing, New York, hosted a KC-46 Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and conducted formation-flying and refueling operations. Air Mobility Command | Air Force Reserve | #AirPower #Reserve #Refuel #Aircraft

Iraq F-16 Aerial Refueling in Style **In-flight/Aerial Refueling** is the process of transferring or distributing fuel from one aircraft (the tanker) to another aircraft (the receiver) while in flight. 🔴 Generally, aircraft can refuel at altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 meters at a speed of 367 km/h (228 mph). ✈️ Common tanker aircraft used to carry Avtur/Avgas for refueling other aircraft in the air include the KC-10 Extender, Boeing KC-46A, Airbus A330-200, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, and Il

Every day across the U.S., #TeamBoeing and more than 37,000 supplier teammates come together to build the proven and operational #KC46 Pegasus. From coast to coast, we’re committed to producing the world’s most advanced multi-mission tanker — because refueling, connecting and protecting are missions that must be accomplished. #AFASeptember #TankerTuesday | The Boeing Company

It's #TankerTuesday! Unlike many tankers, the KC-46A can receive fuel, which significantly extends the range and flexibility of global mobility missions. Hear straight from a #KC46 boom operator how the multi-mission Pegasus keeps the joint force in the air longer. | The Boeing Company