Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport)

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Royal Australian Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT (KC-30A) rotating during takeoff, showing off its classic grey military livery.

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Aircraft

A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) KC30

Royal Australian Air Force grey military livery

A39-004

Registration

Airline

Royal Australian Air Force

ASY

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Great sense of motion as the jet lifts off—slight focus blur keeps this from really shining.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330 MRTT is a modern multi-role air refueler and transport. The Royal Australian Air Force was its launch customer and operates it as the KC-30A.

Fleet Rarity

Australia operates seven KC-30A MRTTs; fewer than 70 A330 MRTTs worldwide.

Record Flights

KC-30A aircraft have set records for longest ferry flights between Europe and Australia for new builds.

Safety & Events

Some fleet issues with refueling probe systems; extensively used for military support and humanitarian missions.

Future Outlook

Active in RAAF service, with a long service life expected.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

14,800 km (with maximum fuel, no payload)

Range

880 km/h

Speed

Up to 270 passengers or 111,000 kg fuel transfer capability

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

316 kN (71,500 lbs) per engine

Thrust

CAEP/6 compliant (civil variant); no specific military noise rating

Noise