Airbus CC-330 Husky
Type: tanker
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Germany / France / Spain
Manufacturer: Airbus Defence and Space
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
European air-to-air refueling tanker and strategic transport providing Canadian Air Force with force multiplication and global reach. Canada procured 9 CC-330 Husky (military designation for Airbus A330 MRTT) replacing aging CC-150 Polaris. Features boom and probe-drogue refueling systems, capacity for 200+ troops or cargo, medical evacuation configuration, maximum fuel transfer of 111 tonnes. Range exceeding 12,000 km. CC-330 enables Canadian F-35A extended operations through aerial refueling, provides strategic airlift for deployments, supports humanitarian and disaster relief. Critical for Arctic operations requiring extended range. Represents comprehensive Canadian air mobility and force projection modernization.
Technical Specifications
| role | Air-to-air refueling, strategic airlift, VIP transport |
|---|---|
| type | Aerial Refueling Tanker / Strategic Transport |
| capacity | ~45 tonnes cargo or 266 passengers; boom and drogue refueling |
Operators
- Canada (RCAF)
Related air Weapon Systems
- IAI Harpy - Anti-Radiation Loitering Munition (Israel)
- KC-46 Pegasus - Aerial Refueling Tanker (United States)
- EF-18M Hornet - Multirole Fighter (Spain)
- KUH-1 Surion - Medium Utility Helicopter (South Korea)
- CH-47F Chinook - helicopter (Germany)
- AH-64 Apache - Attack Helicopter (United States)
- AMX A-1M - strike (Brazil)
- APKWS - Air Defense Missile (United States)
- Kh-31P - Air-Launched Cruise Missile (Russia)
- A400M Atlas - Strategic/Tactical Transport Aircraft (Germany / France / Spain)