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KC-46 Pegasus vs Phenom 100

Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
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Specifications
KC-46 Pegasus Phenom 100
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Embraer
First flight 28 December 2014 26 July 2007
Year introduced 2019 2008
Number produced 108 units 401 units
Average unit price $287 million $4.5 million
Wingspan 48.1 m 12.3 m
Height 15.9 m 4.4 m
Length 50.5 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 914 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 11,830 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,240 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 82,377 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kN 2 x 385 kgf
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Overview

The KC-46 Pegasus and the Phenom 100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus vs 722 km/h for the Phenom 100. The KC-46 Pegasus has an operational range of 11,830 km vs 2,182 km for the Phenom 100. The Phenom 100 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-46 Pegasus. At 188,240 kg MTOW, the KC-46 Pegasus is 40:1 the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.

The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in 108 units vs 401 for the Phenom 100. Unit cost is $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus vs $4.5M for the Phenom 100. The Phenom 100 first flew 7 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (2007 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-46 Pegasus or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 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 Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has been produced in greater numbers with 401 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.