Turkey is evaluating a replacement for its aging KC-135R Stratotanker fleet, with the KC-46 Pegasus and the A330 MRTT being the two candidates.

Turkey has narrowed the candidates for the Türk Hava Kuvvetleri ’s (Turkish Air Force) next aerial refueling aircraft to the Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) and the Boeing KC-46A Pegasus , Breaking Defense reported. An unidentified Turkish official revealed this to the publication during a media visit organized by the country’s defense contractor AFSAT. Contents Turkey is evaluating a replacement for its aging KC-135R Stratotanker fleet, with the KC-46 Pegasus and the A330 MRTT being the two candidates. Choice between KC-46A and A330 MRTT Geopolitics and aircraft Turkish KC-135 fleet and Block 45 upgrade

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