Even though it is due to be retired, the KC-46 will remain in service with the USAF for a decade or more.
Category: Tanker
KC-135 Flap Falls From The Sky Into Quiet Hawaiian Beach Community’s Lagoon
A piece of a civilian-operated Stratotanker fell from the sky into a lagoon near a residential area in Hawaii.
US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Modernization Delayed By Wing Aerial Refueling Pods
Watchdog report finds more delays for the modernization of the Air Force’s new tankers despite decline in costs.
What We Know Of The US Air Forces Plans For New Stealthy Tanker
The Air Force is planning to procure a stealthy tanker to survive the high-threat environments of the future.
How Long Does Aerial Refueling Take?
The process can significantly extend aircraft operating range.
Florida Wheel Choc: MacDill Air Force Base Wrestles With Gator
On Monday, an alligator invaded an airbase claiming a KC-135 Stratotanker as its own.
FEED: Four Types: A Look At The Aerial Refueling Tankers Of The USAF
The United States Air Force (USAF) has four types of tankers in its fleet.