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Japan becomes first non-American operator of KC-46A tanker
The aircraft, carrying the serial number 14-3611 and using the callsign REACH 46, made the trans-Pacific flight after departing Boeing’s facilities in Seattle, Washington.
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Bit surprised Japan bought the US tanker. It's got a few problems. 6 category 1 problems.
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KC-46, F-35 Provide Lessons for Future Testing, Pentagon Nominee Says | Air & Space Forces Magazine
Pentagon nominee Nickolas Guertin said the use of digital modeling and simulations, and testing systems like they'll be used operationally, are key lessons from the KC-46 and F-35.
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