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Japan Requests Nearly $2 Billion In Four KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016

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Japan Requests Nearly $2 Billion In Four KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft

A KC-46 refuels an A-10 during testing. Photo: Air Force.

The State Department approved a possible $1.9 billion Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Japan for KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment, training, and support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Sept. 21.The sale would include four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft., which is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Model 4062 (PW4062) Turbofan engines, with one additional spare engine. Each KC-46A is set to be delivered with GPS capability and defensive systems installed…

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