Airbus A330 MRTT

Airbus A330 MRTT

Type: Aerial Refueling Tanker / Strategic Transport

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Germany / France / Spain

Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space

NATO Designation: MRTT / A332 / KC-30A / Voyager / Phénix

First Deployed: 2007

Overview

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is the world's leading aerial refuelling tanker aircraft. Derived from the Airbus A330-200 wide-body airliner, it combines a state-of-the-art aerial refuelling system with large strategic transport capability. The aircraft features the Advanced Refuelling Boom System (ARBS) along with optional Hose and Drogue Units (HDU) under each wing. It can carry up to 111,000 kg of fuel, making it the largest tanker aircraft in NATO service. Beyond refuelling, the A330 MRTT accommodates up to 270 troops, 45 medical stretchers, or palletised cargo. Operated by NATO, Five Eyes alliance partners, and regional powers, it has flown over 130,000 flight hours with more than 200,000 refuelling contacts. Australia operates it as the KC-30A, the UK as the Voyager, and France as the Phénix.

Technical Specifications

crew3
engines2x Rolls-Royce Trent 772B or GE CF6-80E1
height_m17.4
length_m58.8
range_km14800
ceiling_m12650
speed_kmh860
ceiling_ft41500
payload_kg45000
wingspan_m60.3
max_speed_kmh880
thrust_kn_each300
troop_capacity270
refuelling_boomAdvanced Refuelling Boom System (ARBS)
combat_radius_km8500
fuel_capacity_kg111000
max_takeoff_weight_kg233000
refuelling_hose_drogue2x Cobham 905E HDU (underwing)
fuel_transfer_rate_kg_min1800 (boom) / 900 (each HDU)

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