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Japan Opts for Two More Boeing KC-46A Tankers

Japan Opts for Two More Boeing KC-46A Tankers

Our Bureau - : Nov 30, 2022 - : 5:41 pm

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has awarded a contract to Boeing to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers, taking its total orders for the type to six. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Air Force through the Foreign Military Sales process.

Boeing delivered the first KC-46A tanker to Japan in October 2021, and a second in February 2022. The JASDF also operates four earlier generation Boeing-built KC-767 aircraft.

“The unmatched versatility and multi-mission capabilities of the KC-46A tanker further support JASDF’s air mobility mission,” said James Burgess, vice president and KC-46 program manager. “The growing global KC-46A fleet increases the interoperability advantages for our customers, ensuring mission readiness as well as value for their investment.”

In service Pegasus aircraft have flown more than 10,000 sorties and are delivering millions of pounds of fuel every month to allied forces around the globe. In addition to refueling, the KC-46A delivers multi-mission capabilities necessary for the 21st century fleet, including data connectivity and personnel, cargo and aeromedical transportation.

“This additional KC-46A acquisition reinforces the U.S.-Japan security alliance to support security and stability throughout the Pacific region,” said Will Shaffer, president of Boeing Japan. “Boeing is proud of our enduring partnership with Japan, and we look forward to supporting the nation’s KC-46A fleet that will fly for decades to come.”

Boeing has delivered 67 KC-46A tankers, including 65 to the U.S. Air Force and two to Japan.

Built on the proven 767 airframe that has more than 1,200 delivered—and with more KC-46A aircraft operational globally than any tanker except the Boeing-built KC-135—the Pegasus also provides crucial mission reliability for global customers.

Boeing builds KC-46A aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, the JASDF and other allied customers on its 767 production line in Everett, Washington.

In addition, Boeing’s Japanese partners produce 16 percent of the KC-46A airframe structure.

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