KC-46 Pegasus

2 x KC 46 tankers refueling over the Persian gulf

Israel takes delivery of its first KC-46 refueling tanker this week, the first of 8 ordered from Boeing. The IAF has designated the aircraft "Gideon." It begins the phaseout of the aging Re'em tankers that have been in service for 60 years.

Kan News.

Japan's KC-46A completed a simulated air-to-air refueling drill.

Via @BESTGUY0925

U.S. Air Force tanker, a KC 46A, has declared an emergency by transmitting code 7700 over the Persian Gulf a few minutes ago.

This is the second USAF refueling tanker operating over the Persian gulf declaring a general emergency.

16 x KC-135, KC-46 fuel tankers up in the air

WATCH 🔴

Footage from Ben Gurion Airport appears to show a major buildup of U.S. KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tankers on the ground.

Dozens of American refueling tankers at Ben Gurion Airport today. KC-135s and KC-46As on the runway.

@danale

Israel soon getting its first KC-46A refuel tanker 👇🏻