Engine Upgrade for Tanker

Pratt & Whitney expects a 2-3% improvement in fuel burn for the PW4062 engines that will power the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46A tanker, says Pratt Military Engines President Warren Boley. The first engine delivery to Boeing is set for 2013. The performance improvement package (PIP) was requested by USAF...

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