Airbus A330-200 MRTT

Siliconserver 🇩🇪

1h ago · © Siliconserver

Royal Netherlands Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT (T-058) rotates on departure, wearing NATO grey livery.

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Siliconserver · 1h ago

Multi role. Either tanker or transport. Can be used for both.

Memphis Belle · 1h ago

Nice find. What does the aircraft do?

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Aircraft

A330-200 MRTT A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport)

Royal Netherlands Air Force grey, NATO insignia

T-058

Registration

Airline

Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) - NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 77.0

Nice catch on touchdown; focus is good but a bit soft, and flatter lighting mutes the grey livery.

Location

Visitors Terrace

Cologne Bonn Airport · CGN/EDDK

50.8787, 7.1229

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Cologne Bonn Airport CGN

Airport

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Aviation History

The A330 MRTT is a leading modern military tanker and transport, operated by multiple NATO and allied nations for strategic air refuelling and personnel/cargo transport.

Fleet Rarity

Dutch fleet consists of only a handful of A330 MRTT aircraft; type is rare in relation to total military widebodies.

Record Flights

A330 MRTT has conducted intercontinental and extended range missions, including \'buddy\' refuelling of fighter jets on transatlantic crossings.

Safety & Events

No widely known major incidents with this airframe or type; plays major roles in NATO air operations.

Future Outlook

These aircraft are expected to remain in NATO/EU service for decades.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80E1A3

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

58.8 meters

Length

14,800 km (with 45t payload; ferry range)

Range

880 km/h

Speed

up to 300 passengers or 111,000 kg fuel (tanker role)

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 meters

Height

2 × 72,000 lbf (320 kN)

Thrust

LEQ 92-95 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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