KC-46Aペガサス：航空自衛隊も導入しているこれからの空中給油機

KC-46 refueling F-15E

Aerial refueling Test pilots and personnel from the 418th Flight Test Squadron, out of Edwards Air Force Base, California, conducted aerial refueling testing with a KC-46 Pegasus and an E-4B Nightwatch, out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, in the skies over Southern California, April 4. (Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

KC-46 Pegasus A KC-46 Pegasus took to the skies for its first flight at Paine Field in Everett, Wa., Sept. 25, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jet Fabara)

A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus takes off A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018, during a system evaluation. This is the first time the KC-46A visited Japan. The flight is to support an initial evaluation by the USAF of the KC-46A’s integrated mission system suite as well as its ability to conduct worldwide navigation, communication and operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Gas and go A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. prepares for air refueling during the first mission over the North Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. The KC-46 maintains air refueling edge through the use of both the refueling boom and drogue systems, allowing for simultaneous air refueling of multiple aircraft with wing pods. The KC-46 is designed to refuel allied and coalition aircraft and provide multifunctional support, like passenger and cargo transport along with medical and humanitarian relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ariel Owings)

KC-46 The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1 Dec. 28, 2014. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 AM PST from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, and landed at 1:01 PM PST at Boeing Field in Seattle.EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler.

A KC-46A Pegasus prepares to land A KC-46A Pegasus prepares to land July 28th, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Two high-bypass turbofans power the KC-46 to takeoff at gross weights up to 415,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)

Picture-perfect landing A KC-46 Pegasus out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., lands at Edwards AFB, Calif., April 15, 2024. The aircraft was relocated to Edwards AFB ahead of severe weather expected to hit McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bryce Bennett)

Pegasus drogue, hose, boom systems deployed The KC-46A Pegasus deploys the centerline boom for the first time Oct. 9, 2015. The boom is the fastest way to refuel aircraft at 1,200 gallons per minute. (Boeing photo/John D. Parker)

200106-F-UJ876-2191 A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing flies away after being refueled during a refueling training mission over Kansas, Jan. 6, 2020. The training mission allowed 911th Airlift Wing personnel from pilots to boom operators to use the opportunity to sharpen their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)

Pegasus drogue, hose, boom systems deployed The KC-46A Pegasus deploys the Centerline Drogue System located on the belly of the fuselage on Oct. 8, 2015. The drogue system is used to refuel probe receiver aircraft. (Boeing photo/John D. Parker)

Pegasus drogue, hose, boom systems deployed The KC-46A Pegasus deploys the drogue from the wing aerial refueling pods located on the wing tips Oct. 8, 2015. The drogue systems are used to refuel helicopters along with Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. (Boeing photo/John D. Parker)

KC-46 refuels A-10 A KC-46 Pegasus refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II with 1,500 pounds of fuel July 15, 2016. The mission was the last of all flight tests required for the tanker’s Milestone C production decision. (Boeing photo/John D. Parker)

Gunfighters demonstrate air dominance at Checkered Flag 21-1 A 389th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle connects to the boom of a KC-46A during Checkered Flag 21-1, Nov. 2, 2020, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The 366th Fighter Wing refueled for the first time with the KC-46A Pegasus tanker at Checkered Flag 21-1. Checkered Flag is one of the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air combat exercises. (U.S Air Force photo by Maj. Mark Calendine)

The KC-46A Pegasus performs its first-ever aerial refueling The KC-46A Pegasus performs its first-ever aerial refueling Jan. 24, 2016, passing 1,600 pounds of fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (Boeing photo/Paul Weatherman)

New Hampshire-based KC-46A aircrew refuel a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet off the coast of Maryland, July 1, 2020. This marked the first time the aircrew utilized the KC-46A centerline drogue system to refuel an aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Zach Fisher)

KC-46 flies past latest milestone EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –KC-46 refuels the B-2 for the first time during developmental flight test over Edwards AFB and the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Apr. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)