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Airbus A350 vs KC-46 Pegasus

Airbus A350 vs KC-46 Pegasus at a glance — top speed 950 vs 914 km/h, range 15,750 vs 11,830 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 188,240 kg, built 731 vs 108 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
Specifications
Airbus A350 KC-46 Pegasus
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 14 June 2013 28 December 2014
Year introduced 2015 2019
Number produced 731 units 108 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $287 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 48.1 m
Height -- m 15.9 m
Length 66.8 m 50.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 914 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 11,830 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 188,240 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 280 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 11,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 188,240 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 50.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the KC-46 Pegasus at $287 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 entered service first in 2015, 4 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.