KC-46 Pegasus
In ProductionTanker · Air Force · Boeing
Aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft.
Total Cost
$44.4B
Unit Cost
$0.2B per unit
Cost Overrun
+27%
Development
8 years
Planned Units
179
Delivered
79
Start Year
2011
IOC Year
2019
Delivery Progress44% (79 / 179)
Key Details
Plagued by Remote Vision System deficiencies. Boeing absorbed $7B+ in cost overruns.
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