KC-46A Pegasus

Track KC-46A Pegasus developments with Aerospace Global News. This page gathers our reporting on the aircraft, from orders and deliveries to certification milestones, design changes and operator news. Scroll down for the latest KC-46A Pegasus coverage.

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A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron, Global Reach Combined Test Force, refuels an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 411th Flight Test Squadron, Air Dominance Combined Test Force while an F-16 assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron, Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force, awaits a turn over the Mojave Desert on March 3, 2026. Partnerships between the Combined Test Forces at Edwards helps expedite critical capability for the warfighter by leveraging multiple program portfolios in tandem. In this scenario, the F-16 aircraft was operating as a target for key F-22 Raptor test points while the KC-46 was able to collect additional data for aerial refueling efforts. (Courtesy photo)

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