Japanese Probably Planning Fleet Of 10 767-Based Tankers

Credit: KC-46: USAF
BEIJING—Japan appears to be planning to operate a fleet of at least six tanker-transports based on the Boeing 767, and probably 10. Scheduled acquisition of four more 767-based KC-46A Pegasus tankers is at least in part a response to threats from the Pacific side of the country, a defense ministry...

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