Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

A KC-46A makes its final landing approach at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The aircraft will serve primarily as aerial refueling and airlift. The tanker will conduct experimental flights with Team Minot’s fleet of B-52’s in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)

Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

A KC-46A crew member starts to unload cargo at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The aircraft has a maximum cargo capacity of 65,000 pounds. The tanker will conduct experimental flights with Team Minot’s fleet of B-52’s in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)

Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

A KC-46A crew member inspects the refueling boom at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The KC-46A will be capable of refueling any fixed-wing receiver capable aircraft. The tanker will conduct experimental flights with Team Minot’s fleet of B-52’s in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)

Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

A KC-46A is parked on the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The aircraft has a maximum takeoff weight of 415,000 pounds. The tanker will conduct experimental flights with Team Minot’s fleet of B-52’s in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)

Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

A KC-46A is parked on the taxiway at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The tanker has a wingspan of 157 feet, 8 inches. The aircraft will conduct experimental flights with Team Minot’s fleet of B-52’s in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)

Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

Test crew members of the KC-46A disembark the aircraft at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The KC-46A has 15 permanent seats for aircrew and can carry up to 114 total passengers in contingency operations. The tanker will conduct experimental flights with Team Minot’s fleet of B-52’s in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)

Experimental KC-46A arrives at Minot Air Force Base

Published Sept. 18, 2018
By Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- An experimental KC-46A Pegasus made its initial arrival at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 17, 2018. The KC-46A will complete several experiments with the Minot AFB fleet of B-52 Stratofortresses over the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sergeant Steven M. Adkins)