The U.S. Air Force planned in 2024 to certify the F-117A Nighthawk to be able to refuel from the KC-46A Pegasus, the service's newest tanker. Two F-117 Nighthawks have been spotted while refueling ...
Aerial refueling has always been one of the most difficult tasks in aviation. It requires two aircraft flying at hundreds of miles per hour to connect with precision measured in inches. Pilots often ...
Boeing Co. completed a successful flight test of the latest version of its KC-46 refueling plane’s camera system, a major step in fixing an issue that has delayed deliveries for the ...
The development comes as manufacturer Boeing works towards resolving a host of technical issues on the Pegasus. The leading snag is the Remote Vision System (RVS) of the refueling boom, with ...
Zeus didn’t get involved, but Uncle Sam did. Like it’s namesake, this Pegasus is also being placed amongst stars. The U.S. Air Force announced Wednesday afternoon that the 134th Air Refueling Wing ...
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Air Force said Wednesday that McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base outside of Knoxville is its choice for the main operating base of the new KC-46 Pegasus refueling ...