KC-46A Pegasus refuels at MacDill

A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo operational tests and evaluations on the way to initial operating capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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KC-46A Pegasus refuels at MacDill

A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. When fully operational, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. The KC-46A refueling boom is driven by a fly-by-wire system and is controlled through the front of the aircraft, unlike the KC-135 Stratotanker where the boom is driven from the back of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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KC-46A Pegasus refuels at MacDill

Published Oct. 25, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings
6th Air Refueling Wing/Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A KC-46A Pegasus refuels on the flight line at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Oct. 25, 2021. The KC-46A represents the beginning of a new era of aerial refueling having greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft will soon undergo operational tests and evaluations on the way to initial operating capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)