MilitaryA330 MRTT
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) is an aerial refuelling and strategic transport aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330-200. It is capable of carrying 111 tonnes of fuel, allowing it to refuel other aircraft mid-air and transport troops or cargo.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | Spain |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 860 km/h |
| Range | 14,800 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 233 t |
History
Developed by Airbus Defence and Space in Spain, it entered service in 2011 and has been adopted by several air forces for strategic airlift and tanker operations.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 9 | confirmed |
| South Korea | 4 | confirmed |
| France | 13 | confirmed |
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Germany | Tanker | confirmed |
| Poland | 4 | confirmed |
| Australia | 6 | confirmed |
| Spain | 3 | confirmed |
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