Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach

 

A Boeing KC-46 tanker belonging to the Israeli Air Force is seen fueling a fighter jet in the air.
A Boeing KC-46 tanker belonging to the Israeli Air Force is seen fueling a fighter jet in the air.
(photo credit: BOEING)

A second Gidon tanker touched down at Nevatim Airbase on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the IDF’s aerial refueling and cargo capabilities.

The Gidon, converted from a Boeing KC-46 airframe through a joint program between the US Air Force and the IAF, is described by the officer who oversees its operation as the most advanced aerial refueling aircraft in the world.

It first entered IAF service earlier this year, becoming the flagship of a new refueling squadron that will only continue to grow. Israel has ordered six of the aircraft to date, with the possibility of expanding the fleet further down the line.

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