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Airbus A310 MRTT vs C-32

Airbus A310 MRTT vs C-32 at a glance — top speed 978 vs 853 km/h, range 8,889 vs 10,200 km, max takeoff weight 163,998 vs 115,666 kg, built 6 vs 6 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT C-32
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 1 December 2003 1 June 1998
Year introduced 2004 1998
Number produced 6 units 6 units
Average unit price $108 million $90 million
Wing area 219.0 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 38.0 m
Height 15.8 m 11.0 m
Length 47.5 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 8,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the C-32's 115,666 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the C-32's 47.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the C-32 at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
The C-32 entered service first in 1998, 6 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or C-32?
Both the Airbus A310 MRTT and C-32 have been produced in equal numbers with 6 units each.