Tag: Pegasus
KC-46 Tanker Shows It Can Rapidly Unload Tons Of Fuel To Thirsty Fighters At Austere Airstrips
For the first time ever, a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker has taken part in a “dual defuel” operation at an austere location.
Plan To Fix Troubled KC-46 Tanker Risks Making Same Mistakes New Report Says
There are fears that Air Force’s new push to resolve critical problems with its KC-46As could actually cause new delays.
Israel’s Request To Speed Delivery Of KC-46 Tankers Critical For Striking Iran Denied
The KC-46As would go a long way to bolstering Israel’s already small and dwindling tanker fleet.
A Plastic Cap In A KC-46’s Fuel Valve Generates More Turbulence For The Troubled Tanker
The revelation of debris blocking a fuel valve during a delivery flight is the latest in a line of trash-related problems for Boeing aircraft — and not even the first debris issue for the KC-46
Lockheed Is Bringing Back The Airbus A330 Tanker To Compete Against Boeing
The Air Force wants to buy dozens of new tankers to fill a gap between the last expected deliveries of KC-46As and a future advanced design.
Air Force Plans To Buy A New Tanker As Problems Persist With The One It’s Already Buying
The Air Force wants additional tankers as a ‘bridge’ between the KC-46A and an advanced future design currently referred to as the KC-Z.
Space Force Got A Satellite Into Orbit In Just Four Months
The launch of the Tactically Responsive Launch-2 mission represents a major milestone in the military’s plans for rapid space access.
Germany’s Unwanted Euro Hawk Drone Has Finally Become A Very Costly Museum Exhibit
After nearly $800 million was spent on it, the unique RQ-4E unmanned aerial vehicle will be put to rest in a Berlin museum.
Air Force Says KC-46 Is A “Lemon” That It’s Trying To Make Lemonade Out Of
The Air Force is evaluating using the Pegasus for limited operational missions, but it’s still years away from providing its intended mission set.