KC-46 Tanker Passes Initial Aerial Refueling Test Over E. Washington
January 26 2016
The U.S. Air Force's new tanker has passed its first aerial refueling trial, say service officials, as reported by the Seattle Times.
The KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueler passed jet fuel to an F-16 fighter in the air during Sunday’s test over Eastern Washington.
The tanker delivered 1,600 pounds (725 kg) of fuel, with flight testers calling the mission a complete success.
The trial was also the first involving Boeing's new advanced refueling boom.
Boeing expected to complete...
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