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KC-46 Pegasus vs Quest Kodiak

Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
KC-46 Pegasus Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Quest
First flight 28 December 2014 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2019 2008
Number produced 108 units 300 units
Average unit price $287 million $3 million
Wingspan 48.1 m 13.7 m
Height 15.9 m -- m
Length 50.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 914 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 11,830 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,240 kg -- kg
Empty weight 82,377 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kN 0
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Overview

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

The KC-46 Pegasus reaches 914 km/h — 2.7x the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The KC-46 Pegasus has an operational range of 11,830 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The KC-46 Pegasus operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in 108 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The Quest Kodiak first flew 10 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (2004 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 575 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak entered service first in 2008, 11 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-46 Pegasus or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.