The capability of the KC-767 greatly goes beyond those of its predecessor. The original aircraft is capable of offloading 40,000 pounds more fuel at a 1,200 NM radius. It provides 20 percent more fuel offload than the KC-135E tankers. The KC-767 can itself be refueled in flight. It also has the capability to refuel Air Force, Navy, Marine and allied aircraft on every mission. It provides larger cargo and passenger capability than the KC-135E -- 19 versus 6 pallets, 200 versus 57 passengers.
Aircraft performance is significantly greater than the older tankers as well. The new jets will be able to take off from an 8,000-foot runway, allowing fully loaded operations from four times as many runways roughly the world. The KC-767 also has a modern, state-of-the-art digital cockpit.
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