USAF Tanker Fleet Update - Operation Epic Fury

A detailed update on the US Air Force tanker fleet distribution across CENTCOM, Diego Garcia, the Mediterranean, and Europe as of February 4, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury.

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USAF Tanker Fleet Update - 02/04/2026 #FreeIran‌
--- Operation EPIC FURY ---

Another quick update on my tanker list as there's been a few notable changes in recent days. As always, I won't disclose exact locations and quantities of the tanker fleet but give a general overview - I'm also aware there will be a few that have slipped past me!

RED ZONE (CENTCOM & Diego Garcia):
16x KC-46A "Pegasus"
69x KC-135R "Stratotanker" (including 1+ damaged)
2x KC-135T "Stratotanker"
TOTAL: 87

ORANGE ZONE (Mediterranean):
45x KC-135R "Stratotanker"
5x KC-135T "Stratotanker"
TOTAL: 50

GREEN ZONE (UK, Europe & Lajes):
15x KC-46A "Pegasus"
35x KC-135R "Stratotanker"
9x KC-135T "Stratotanker"
1x KC-135RT "Stratotanker"
TOTAL: 60

GRAND TOTAL: 197 tankers
This figure reflects a slight increase (8%) over what remained a fairly consistent level of tanker numbers in the regions throughout March 2026.

Photos via @havoc_aviation, used with permission.
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