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U.S. Air Force Will Test KC-46 to Assess Boom-Scraping Issue

The service has identified three technical deficiencies with the Boeing 767 tanker derivative, now in developmental testing.

The KC-46 Pegasus tanker is shown refueling an F-16 fighter during aerial refueling tests. (Photo: Boeing)

September 23, 2017

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