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The go-to solution for tanker aircraft

Rockwell Collins
technologies are
found on more than
90% of the world’s
military tankers.

Rockwell Collins is now the primary avionics provider for all
U.S. Air Force tankers.

From modernizing the KC-135 and KC-10 legacy platforms to installing high-performance systems on next-gen tankers like the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 and Brazil’s KC-390, Rockwell Collins is the supplier of choice for an array of mission-critical technologies. Our robust presence across multiple tanker programs for the United States and its allies is expected to generate significant revenue opportunities for years to come.

Large-format displays and 3-D technologies for the KC-46

More efficient and more capable than its predecessors, this wide-body Boeing 767 variant is the U.S. tanker platform of the future. Its cockpit features four large-format Rockwell Collins displays — built on proven technology from the commercial Boeing 787 program — that deliver significantly higher levels of reliability and safety. We also provide the KC-46’s innovative Remote Vision System (RVS), a combination of 2-D and 3-D technologies that permit aerial refueling operations virtually any time, under any lighting conditions.

Modernizing an
Air Force workhorse

For generations, the C/KC-135R has been the primary tanker platform for the U.S. military. In 2011, Rockwell Collins completed the 419th and final upgrade of the Air Force’s C/KC-135R fleet to allow the aircraft to operate seamlessly between restricted military and commercial airspace worldwide — a program delivered on time and on budget. That success led to our selection for the ensuing Block 45 upgrade, which is adding a state-of-the-art autopilot system and full-color engine instrument displays.

New applications for trusted commercial technologies

A key differentiator for Rockwell Collins is our ability to leverage commercial avionics technologies for military platforms. For its
KC-390, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer Defense and Security selected Pro Line Fusion for its outstanding situational awareness and operational efficiency capabilities. Later, they also selected Rockwell Collins to provide the Cargo Handling and Aerial Delivery System for the platform, demonstrating the trust Embraer has in our company.