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KC-46 Pegasus vs V-22 Osprey

KC-46 Pegasus vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 914 vs 565 km/h, range 11,830 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 188,240 vs 60,500 kg, built 108 vs 400 units.

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
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 280 kN 2 x 4,586 kW
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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.