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KC-46 Pegasus vs V-22 Osprey

Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-46 Pegasus
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
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Specifications
KC-46 Pegasus V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Bell Boeing
First flight 28 December 2014 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2019 2006
Number produced 108 units 400 units
Average unit price $287 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 14.0 m
Height 15.9 m 6.7 m
Length 50.5 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 914 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 11,830 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,240 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 82,377 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 140 kN 2 x 2,293 kW
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Overview

The KC-46 Pegasus and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Bell Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The KC-46 Pegasus has an operational range of 11,830 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The KC-46 Pegasus operates at altitudes up to 12,200 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey. At 188,240 kg MTOW, the KC-46 Pegasus is 3.1x the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.

The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in 108 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey first flew 25 years before the KC-46 Pegasus (1989 vs 2014).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 349 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the V-22 Osprey at $72 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey entered service first in 2006, 13 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-46 Pegasus or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 108 units of the KC-46 Pegasus.