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Airbus A310 MRTT vs Airbus A330 MRTT

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT Airbus A330 MRTT
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 1 December 2003 30 September 2016
Year introduced 2004 2011
Number produced 6 units 66 units
Average unit price $108 million $275 million
Wing area 219.0 m² 362.0 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 60.3 m
Height 15.8 m 17.4 m
Length 47.5 m 58.8 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 880 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 14,800 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 233,000 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 125,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 2 x 320 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Airbus, while the Airbus A330 MRTT is a Military Transport Aircraft by Airbus.

Top speed is 978 km/h for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 14,800 km for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Airbus A310 MRTT.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 66 for the Airbus A330 MRTT. Unit cost is $108M for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A310 MRTT first flew 13 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (2003 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 8,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 47.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT at $108 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A310 MRTT entered service first in 2004, 7 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.