KC-135 Crash Highlights Aging Fleet, KC-46 Replacement
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A recent KC-135 Stratotanker crash in Iraq highlights the aging fleets challenges, killing six airmen, including three from MacDill Air Force Base. Despite constant upgrades, the 1957-era planes demand more maintenance. The Air Force is introducing the KC-46 Pegasus, offering better refueling, cargo, and medical evacuation capabilities. MacDill is building a new hangar for the taller, wider KC-46, with a $275 million investment, expecting twenty-four new tankers.
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