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KC-46 Pegasus Fuel Efficiency Raises Questions
WHY IT MATTERS
The KC-46 Pegasus's fuel efficiency, or lack thereof, has significant implications for military operations and resource allocation.
What happened
The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, a military aircraft, consumes more than four gallons of jet fuel per mile, according to a crude miles-per-gallon calculation.
This raises questions about the aircraft's efficiency and the value it provides for the fuel it burns.
The US Air Force is expanding the fleet despite these concerns, leaving many to wonder what benefits the aircraft offers for its high fuel consumption.
PRIMARY SOURCES
How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A KC-46 Pegasus Get?
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 3, 2026, 8:45 PM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Oct 3, 2026, 8:45 PM