A 45-Hour Flight!? Boeing's KC-46A Pegasus Makes 1st Around The World Flight

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Published 2024-07-18
A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus recently made the type’s first-ever circumnavigation of the globe in a single flight. The journey began at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flew westward. The US Air Force's rationale for the accomplishment - named Project Magellan - was to prove that the KC-46A Pegasus could traverse the world with its critical cargo.

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All Comments (21)
  • @commerce-usa
    Great that they brought the doc onboard. The information on flight crew fatigue is something that benefits all aviation.
  • @jest0riz0r
    Wait, only four pilots? I expected six. Would love to know their shifts, has to be 8 on 8 off or something, right?
  • @afb2
    Very very impressive. Especially since it was also refuelling other aircraft.
  • @appleblows1
    I think US made the right decision to choose Boeing even though the project is over budget and late. The alternative is too big and provides less flexibility in terms of network coverage(number of aircraft) and potential capable operating bases. US already has C17s and C130s to do what A330T offering for troop transport in addition to tanker capability. I'm sure 330 capabilities are better suited for some other countries needs.
  • @TheBrowncoat2112
    It would have been more impressive if the tanker had completed the circumnavigation without relying on mid-air refueling itself.