Israel’s First KC-46 Tanker Completes Maiden Flight

US close to delivering Israeli 'Gideon' KC-46 refueling aircraft for future Iran attacks

The first of the KC-46 aircraft undertook a maiden test flight within the US, and is expected to be delivered to the Jewish state in around a month.

Israel’s first KC-46 tanker completes maiden flight

Israel’s first KC-46 tanker aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the United States, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced. The aircraft, designated “Gideon” in Hebrew, is the first of six KC-46 tankers procured by the IMOD Mission to the U.S. on behalf of the Israel Defense Forces. Boeing’s KC-46 Pegasus is a multi-role aerial […]

First ‘Gideon’ refueling plane completes test flight ahead of delivery to IAF

The aircraft is to be outfitted with Israeli systems and adapted to meet operational requirements. By JNS A new Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft slated to be delivered to the Israeli Air Force next month has completed its first test flight in the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Monday. The aircraft, dubbed “Gideon,” is the first of six refueling planes purchased by the ministry’s procurement mission in the United States as par…

Defense ministry: 'Gideon' refueling aircraft completes first test flight

The Ministry of Defense says the KC-46 'Gideon' completed its first test flight in the US, ahead of delivery to the Israeli Air Force.

Israel’s new long-range refueler completes first US test flight

The Boeing KC-46, to be named Gideon, will replace aging Re’em tankers and boost the IDF’s long-range air capabilities

Israel’s First KC-46 Tanker Is Now Flying

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