Boeing has completed the first phase of flight testing for the KC-46A Remote Vision System 2.0 upgrade.
Following lab development, this flight testing demonstrated the system’s maturity and validated the ground-breaking optical performance of the ruggedised cameras, as well as control and processing hardware.
Why completion of initial flight-testing matters
Conducted on modified test aircraft, including the next-generation aerial refueling operator station, this milestone keeps the RVS 2.0 program on the path to certification and delivery.
The big picture: How RVS 2.0 works
Boeing team members have worked side-by-side Air Force boom operators and engineers throughout the design and development of RVS 2.0
- ·RVS 2.0 features a 4K Ultra HD 3D immersive visual display designed to perform in a wide range of operational environments.
- This gives Airmen a more realistic view of their surroundings while performing mission-critical aerial refueling operations.
Partnership for KC-46A mission success
As part of a recent Memorandum of Agreement, Boeing and the Air Force are collaborating to accelerate RVS 2.0 fieldingopens in a new tab throughout the fleet while minimising impacts on KC-46A aircraft availability.
The partnership demonstrates Boeing’s dedication to supporting the mission of the Air Force and allies now and for the long-term.
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