Airbus A330 MRTT

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A powerful Airbus A330 MRTT military tanker on the tarmac at an airshow, showcasing its refueling and transport capability.

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Aircraft

A330 MRTT MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport)

Military grey (standard, no country markings visible)

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Bronze

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Dramatic low angle enhances presence, but clutter from tug, sign, and crowd distracts from the aircraft.

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Aviation History

The Airbus A330 MRTT is a modern strategic tanker/transport aircraft derived from the Airbus A330-200, in use by multiple air forces as a replacement for older KC-135 and VC10 tankers.

Fleet Rarity

More than 65 delivered worldwide (as of 2024), making it a specialized but not extremely rare military variant.

Record Flights

No publicly-known record flights, but has participated in major exercises and long-range tanking missions.

Safety & Events

Generally considered reliable; has been used in numerous coalition and humanitarian operations worldwide.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread operational service and being acquired by new air forces.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (A330 MRTT can be equipped with any of these, often RR Trent 700)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

14,800 km (with 45 tonnes of payload)

Range

880 km/h

Speed

Up to 300 passengers or 111 tonnes of fuel (primary role is aerial refueling and transport)

Capacity

233,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

Each engine approx. 316 kN (71,000 lbf) for Trent 700 variant

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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