After years of KC-46 vision system troubles, Boeing thinks its …
Dec 23, 2022 · Kyle Ford, Boeing’s KC-46 RVS program manager, said Boeing was in “active discussions” with the Air Force on finalizing the CDR, but declined to provide a timeline on when the review...
Revamped KC-46 vision system slipping into 2026, nearly two
Mar 14, 2024 · The rollout of the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker’s new remote vision system will likely slip into 2026, placing it nearly two years behind schedule, according to the Air Force’s top acquisition...
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus - Wikipedia
The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is an American military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. In February 2011, the tanker was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner in the KC-X tanker competition to replace older Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers.
Eyes On the Boom: Re-visioning the KC-46 | Air & Space Forces …
Jan 20, 2023 · Enhanced processing power and new fiber-optic cabling. Boeing lifted the veil from its long-awaited Remote Vision System 2.0, offering a glimpse at enhancements for the KC-46 tanker, even as delivery of the new optical systems remains years away.
The Good News About Boeing’s KC-46 Tanker - Forbes
Jun 4, 2021 · Now designated the KC-46 Pegasus, the aircraft is based on a version of the company’s 767 commercial transport that has been modified to deliver fuel to other aircraft in flight, carry cargo...
Kyle Ford - Engineering Manager - Boeing - LinkedIn
View Kyle Ford’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. Engineering Manager · Experience: Boeing · Education: Oklahoma State University · Location: Oklahoma ...
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Boeing lays out benefits of KC-46’s size against bigger MRTT
Oct 17, 2024 · As it contemplates additional tanker sales to Japan, Boeing has pitched the smaller size of its KC-46 as a competitive attribute against the rival Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker...
This report reviews the KC-46 program and assesses: (1) the Air Force and Boeing’s steps to address critical deficiencies; (2) the Air Force’s plans to conduct a technology readiness assessment and maturation plan for critical technologies; and (3) DOD’s actions to address potential aerial refueling gaps, including the use of contracted refuelin...
Boeing KC-46 News, Production and Delivery Thread
Jun 8, 2021 · “Had KC-46 programme office officials effectively managed the development and testing of the refuelling boom for the KC-46A tanker, the Air Force would not have had to spend an additional $100 million for the redesign of the refuelling boom to achieve the required performance,” the report says.
KC-46s Take a While to Start. These Airmen Want to Fix It
Nov 22, 2024 · Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., are working on a device that will start up the KC-46 refueling tanker faster and cut down the time it takes for crews to take off and gas up aircraft in need. First delivered in 2019, the KC-46 is the Air Force’s newest tanker.