GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Airbus A310 MRTT vs Diamond DA62

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT Diamond DA62
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇦🇹 Austria
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Diamond
First flight 1 December 2003 1 April 2012
Year introduced 2004 2015
Number produced 6 units 120 units
Average unit price $108 million $1.9 million
Wing area 219.0 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 14.6 m
Height 15.8 m 2.8 m
Length 47.5 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 372 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 2,380 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 6,069 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 1,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 2 x 132 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT and the Diamond DA62 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Diamond respectively.

The Airbus A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 2.6x the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 2,380 km for the Diamond DA62. The Airbus A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 6,069 m for the Diamond DA62. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the Airbus A310 MRTT is 71:1 the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 120 for the Diamond DA62. Unit cost is $108M for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs $1.9M for the Diamond DA62. The Airbus A310 MRTT first flew 9 years before the Diamond DA62 (2003 vs 2012).

Related Comparisons
Airbus A310 MRTT vs Cirrus SR-20 Airbus A310 MRTT vs Tecnam P2006T Airbus A310 MRTT vs P-8 Poseidon Airbus A310 MRTT vs EA-18G Growler Airbus A310 MRTT vs KJ-500 Airbus A310 MRTT vs Il-78 Midas

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 606 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Diamond DA62's 6,069 meters (19,911 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the Diamond DA62's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the Diamond DA62 at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Airbus A310 MRTT entered service first in 2004, 11 years before the Diamond DA62 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Diamond DA62?
The Diamond DA62 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.