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Boeing KC-46 Pegasus
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Ilyushin Il-78 Midas
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Ilyushin |
| Type | Aerial refuelling tankers | Aerial refuelling tankers |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| First flight | 2015 | 1983 |
| Status | In production | In service |
| Units built | — | — |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 50.50 m | 46.59 m |
| Wingspan | 48.10 m | 50.50 m |
| Height | 15.90 m | 14.76 m |
| Wing area | 283.3 m² | 300.0 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Max. take-off weight | 188,240 kg | 210,000 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | — | 850 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 851 km/h | — |
| Range | 11,830 km | 7,300 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m | 12,000 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 3 | 6 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney PW4062 | Soloviev D-30KP-2 |
| Thrust (each) | 282.0 kN | 117.7 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.