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KC-46A Pegasus Aerial Tanker Completes Firsts

UH-60L Blackhawk helicopte

Concept: KC-46A refuels Super Hornets

KC-46A concept
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January 30/23: Production Boeing won a $2 billion modification for KC-46A Air Force Production Lot 9 aircraft, subscriptions and licenses. The contract modification provides for the exercise of an option for an additional quantity of 15 KC-46A aircraft, data, subscriptions and licenses being produced under the basic contract. Work will be performed in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2026.

 

 

 

 

 

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