KC-46A Pegasus 157 ARW Spirit of Portsmouth 1: 200 Hasgawa 10865

Plastic model airplane to assemble: KC-46A Pegasus 157 ARW Spirit of Portsmouth 1:200 Hasegawa 10865

The plastic model to assemble KC-46A Pegasus 157 ARW Spirit of Portsmouth in 1:200 scale from Hasegawa represents an American military aircraft that serves as an air tanker and strategic transport.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:200
• Catalog number: 10865
• Model length: 253.5 mm
• Model width: 238 mm
• Decal: United States Air Force, New Hampshire Air National Guard, 157th Air Refueling Wing, aircraft "17-46034" from 2022.

About the KC-46A Pegasus:

The KC-46A Pegasus is a modern refueling and transport aircraft developed by Boeing based on the 767 model. In February 2011, it was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner of the KC-X competition aimed at replacing older Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers. The first unit was delivered to the USAF in January 2019, and by 2027, the acquisition of 179 such aircraft is planned.

Technical characteristics:

• Engines: Two Pratt and Whitney PW4062 engines mounted under the wings.
• Structure: The aircraft is based on the wide-body Boeing 767, combining elements from various versions, such as the fuselage of the 767-200ER, wings and landing gear of the 767-300F, and flaps of the 767-400ER.
• Cockpit: Equipped with a glass cockpit based on technology from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, featuring three large LCD screens.
• Crew: The minimum crew size is three people – two pilots and a boom operator. The aircraft can accommodate up to 15 crew members, including additional seating and rest areas.
• Payload: Can carry up to 65,000 pounds (29,000 kg) of cargo on 18 pallets. In medical evacuation configuration, it can transport 54 patients, including 24 on stretchers.
• Fuel: Can carry 212,299 pounds (96,297 kg) of fuel, which is 10% more than the KC-135.

Refueling system:

The KC-46A is equipped with an advanced refueling system that includes boom refueling and hose systems, allowing simultaneous refueling of different types of aircraft. This system is supported by an advanced Remote Vision System (RVS) that enables refueling operations in complete darkness.

Operational history:

The KC-46A Pegasus is used by the United States Air Force, as well as by other countries such as Japan, which has ordered several units of this aircraft. This aircraft is a key element of the USAF's air refueling strategy, and its transport and refueling capabilities are utilized in various operations around the world.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.