After nearly seven decades of service, KC-135 Stratotankers are being retired by the U.S. Air Force (USAF). The next generation of aerial refueling is the KC-46 Pegasus, a versatile tanker that delivers a strategic edge.
“The KC-46 stands to be USAF’s next transformative aircraft,” said retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Al Baker.
“The ability to stay in the fight longer without needing to return to base or land to refuel is and will continue to be necessary to maintain a competitive edge for the Air Force,” continued Baker. “The KC-46 is the logical next step in the evolution of American refueling aircraft.”
The competitive edge of the KC-46 is undeniable, from its adaptable technology to its American supply chain, it is the future of U.S. refueling capabilities in the sky.