美軍 KC-46 加油機視覺系統升級再延後 預計2027年完成

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美國空軍近日證實，KC-46「飛馬座」加油機的視覺系統升級案（Remote Vision System 2.0, RVS 2.0）將延後至2027年，比原先計劃晚了三年。這套系統對於加油機操作員來說極為重要，因為他們需要透過攝影機與感測器來安全、準確地引導加油作業。然而，系統開發至今仍面臨技術瓶頸與整合困難。

波音公司負責開發RVS 2.0系統，原定2024年交付，後來多次延期。根據空軍與波音的說法，主要問題出在視覺系統在不同光線條件下的清晰度與穩定性不足，導致加油作業風險增加。美國空軍空中加油司令部表示，目前正在評估臨時解決方案，讓現役KC-46能持續執行任務，直到新系統到位。

此案對美軍全球部署能力有直接影響，因為KC-46是目前美國主要的新型加油機隊，不僅支援戰機續航，也影響遠距戰力投射。根據《空軍時報》最新報導，美軍內部評估指出，若升級案持續拖延，將限制美軍在印太地區與歐洲的快速應變能力。

觀察3大重點

1. KC-46視覺系統升級案延後至2027年，較原計畫晚三年。
2. 系統清晰度與穩定性不足，影響加油作業安全性。
3. 延誤可能限制美軍全球快速部署與支援能力。

地理位置標示

地點：美國華盛頓州西雅圖（波音 KC-46 生產地）

緯度：47.4502

經度：-122.3088

US Air Force KC-46 Vision System Upgrade Delayed to 2027, Three Years Behind Schedule

The U.S. Air Force recently confirmed that the Remote Vision System 2.0 (RVS 2.0) upgrade for the KC-46 Pegasus tanker has been delayed until 2027, three years later than initially planned. This system is critical for boom operators, who rely on cameras and sensors to safely and accurately guide refueling operations. However, the system development continues to face technical hurdles and integration issues.

Boeing, the developer of RVS 2.0, originally aimed for delivery in 2024, but the deadline has been postponed multiple times. According to both the Air Force and Boeing, the main problem lies in inadequate clarity and stability of the visual system under varying light conditions, increasing risks during refueling missions. The Air Mobility Command stated that interim solutions are being considered to keep current KC-46s operational until the upgrade is ready.

This project directly affects the U.S. military’s global deployment capability, as the KC-46 is the primary new-generation tanker supporting both fighter endurance and long-range force projection. According to the latest report from Air Force Times, internal assessments warn that continued delays may limit the military’s rapid response capabilities in both the Indo-Pacific and European theaters.

Location Marker

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA (Boeing KC-46 production site)

Latitude: 47.4502

Longitude: -122.3088

3 Key Points 

1. KC-46 vision system upgrade delayed to 2027, three years behind schedule.
2. System clarity and stability issues affect refueling safety.
3. Delay may limit US military’s global rapid deployment and support capability.