The first 60th Air Mobility Wing KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Travis Air Force Base , California , July 28 , 2023 . ( U . S . Air Force photo by Tech . Sgt . Levi Reynolds )
The KC-46 is also fully linked to the battle leadership through secure and non-secure systems .
Designed to replace the legacy KC-135 Stratotanker tankers Martin flew for the U . S . Air Force , the KC-46A multi-mission tanker provides next-generation capability for the United States and its allies . This aircraft can carry out multiple missions , including aerial refueling , cargo and personnel transportation and aeromedical evacuation . The innovative aircraft also provides communications and data connectivity , which are important for the modern military .
According to Lynn Fox , vice president and program manager of the KC-46 Program , it is in today ’ s world , the most advanced multi-mission air refueling aircraft . She says that the word “ tanker ” doesn ’ t give the aircraft justice .
Air Force KC-46 aircraft from Pease Air National Guard Base , NH , participate in an elephant walk , Sept . 8 , 2021 ( U . S . Air Force photo by Staff Sgt . Victoria Nelson )
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