KC-46Aペガサス：航空自衛隊も導入しているこれからの空中給油機

KC-46A Pegasus A KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft connects with an F-15 Strike Eagle test aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on Oct. 29th, 2018. The 418th Flight Test Squadron is conducting refueling tests with the fighter at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Although Edwards has almost every aircraft in the Air Force’s inventory for flight testing and system upgrades, the base does not have F-15s, so the 40th Flight Test Squadron from Eglin is assisting with the KC-46A refueling tests. The KC-46A Pegasus is intended to start replacing the Air Force’s aging tanker fleet, which has been refueling aircraft for more than 50 years. With more refueling capacity and enhanced capabilities, improved efficiency and increased capabilities for cargo and aeromedical evacuation, the KC-46A will provide aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt Michael Jackson).

Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 program The KC-46A Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1 Dec. 28, 2014. The maiden flight took off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington and landed at Boeing Field, Seattle. (Courtesy photo)

KC-46Aペガサス：側方から

A KC-46A Pegasus prepares to land July 28th, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Two high-bypass turbofans power the KC-46 to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)

The KC-46A Pegasus performs its first-ever aerial refueling The KC-46A Pegasus performs its first-ever aerial refueling Jan. 24, 2016, passing 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (Boeing photo/Paul Weatherman)

New Hampshire-based KC-46A aircrew refuel a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet off the coast of Maryland, July 1, 2020. This marked the first time the aircrew utilized the KC-46A centerline drogue system to refuel an aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Zach Fisher)

Pegasus drogue, hose, boom systems deployed The KC-46A Pegasus deploys the drogue from the wing aerial refueling pods located on the wing tips Oct. 8, 2015. The drogue systems are used to refuel helicopters along with Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. (Boeing photo/John D. Parker)

KC-46A Pegasus refuels A KC-46A Pegasus refuels a C-17 Globemaster III during a test flight July 12, 2016. The successful mission tested the hydraulic pressure relief valves installed on the KC-46A to correct higher than expected axial loads in the boom. (Boeing photo/Paul Weatherman)

CSAF joins KC-46A operational survey sortie Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., speaks to the aircrew of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, after the crew performed aerial refueling operational surveys out of Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 22, 2021. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation aircraft (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)

433rd AES crew trains on KC-46A Pegasus Medics assigned to the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron receive simulated patients onboard a KC-46A Pegasus during initial qualification training March 9, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. During the training flights, the personnel simulated providing patient care to include responding to medical emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)