Against the backdrop of the preparatory nuclear agreement with Iran, the Pentagon confirmed that Israel has signed a contract for the supply of four most modern refueling aircraft in the world, the Israeli 9th Canal reports.
It is specified that these are American strategic transport aircraft Boeing KC-46A, which are already using the US Air Force and Japan. In the service of the US Air Force, these aircraft made thousands of sorties and refueling in the air. In total, the US Boeing Corporation purchased 179 such aircraft, of which 62 are already carrying flight service. Two such Boeing has been delivered to Japan. Israel will become the third country in the world, which will enter the aircraft of this advanced model.
The publication notes that the purchase of four aircraft managers who are considered the most perfect in the world cost Israel $ 927 million, this purchase will be financed from American Israeli assistance funds. The new flying tankers should enter the arser of the Israeli Air Force in 2025-2026, they will replace the Boeing 707-released aircraft, released half a century ago and operated by the Israeli Air Force for many years.
According to experts, Boeing KC-46A is critical for the possible air attack by the Israeli Air Force of Iranian nuclear objects.