KC-10 Extender vs KC-46 Pegasus
Overview
The KC-10 Extender and the KC-46 Pegasus are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender vs 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-10 Extender has an operational range of 7,100 km vs 11,830 km for the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-10 Extender operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-46 Pegasus.
The KC-10 Extender has been produced in 60 units vs 108 for the KC-46 Pegasus. Unit cost is $96M for the KC-10 Extender vs $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-10 Extender first flew 34 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (1980 vs 2014).
| American tanker and cargo aircraft, developed from the DC-10 airliner in the late 20th century, operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for aerial refueling and transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 1 July 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $96 million |
| American military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft, developed from a commercial jet airliner in the early 21st century, utilized for global air mobility and tanker operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 28 December 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 108 units |
| Average unit price | $287 million |
| Wing area | 367.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 866 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 267,619 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 78 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 914 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 82,377 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 188,240 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 50.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the KC-10 Extender at $96 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 38 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-10 Extender or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.