Photo By Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm | U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Carney, 97th Air Mobility Wing Commander, and his son sit...... read more read more
The 97th Air Mobility Wing received two additional KC-46 Pegasus, May 18, 2019, at Altus AFB, Okla. These new aircraft will mark the fourth and fifth KC-46s in the bases inventory. The KC-46 is a military aerial refueling and transport aircraft designed to replace the current KC-135 Stratotanker. The aircraft is capable of carrying 212,299 pounds of fuel and 61,000 pounds of cargo, 10 percent more than the KC-135 can hold. Distinguished visitors of the Altus and community were invited to tour the new aircraft and meet the aircrews shortly after landing. The two additional KC-46s are an important addition to the 97th AMW’s ability to deliver 21st century airpower.
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 07.16.2019 13:34 |
| Story ID: | 331375 |
| Location: | ALTUS AFB, OKLAHOMA, US |
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