A310 MRTT vs A330 MRTT
The A310 MRTT is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Airbus, while the A330 MRTT is a Military Transport Aircraft by Airbus. Top speed is 978 km/h for the A310 MRTT vs 880 km/h for the A330 MRTT. The A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 14,800 km for the A330 MRTT. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the A310 MRTT. The A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 66 for the A330 MRTT. Unit cost is $108M for the A310 MRTT vs $275M for the A330 MRTT. The A310 MRTT first flew 13 years before the A330 MRTT (2003 vs 2016).
| European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
| European aerial refueling and military transport aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, extensively used for global logistics and in-flight refueling operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,306 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 58.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 320 kN â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the A310 MRTT's 8,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the A310 MRTT's 47.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the A310 MRTT at $108 million.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A310 MRTT entered service first in 2004, 7 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or A330 MRTT?
The A330 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.