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KC-46 Pegasus vs KC-767

Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
Boeing KC-767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-767
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Specifications
KC-46 Pegasus KC-767
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 28 December 2014 21 May 2005
Year introduced 2019 2011
Number produced 108 units 9 units
Average unit price $287 million --
Wingspan 48.1 m 47.6 m
Height 15.9 m 15.8 m
Length 50.5 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 914 km/h 915 km/h
Operational range 11,830 km 12,200 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,240 kg 186,880 kg
Empty weight 82,377 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kN 2 x 134 kN
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Overview

The KC-46 Pegasus and the KC-767 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus vs 915 km/h for the KC-767. The KC-46 Pegasus has an operational range of 11,830 km vs 12,200 km for the KC-767. The KC-46 Pegasus operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-767.

The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in 108 units vs 9 for the KC-767. The KC-767 first flew 9 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (2005 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-767 is faster with a maximum speed of 915 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a longer range at 12,200 km compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 11,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the KC-767's 186,880 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the KC-767's 48.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-767 entered service first in 2011, 8 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-46 Pegasus or KC-767?
The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 9 units of the KC-767.