A310 MRTT vs E-4 NOAC
| 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 |
| American advanced airborne command post, launched during the Cold War, extensively employed for national emergency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | $223 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 510.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 969 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 374,850 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 190,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 23,814 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of A310 MRTT by German Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the E-4 NOAC's 969 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the A310 MRTT's 8,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the A310 MRTT's 47.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is more expensive at approximately $223 million per unit compared to the A310 MRTT at $108 million.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC entered service first in 1974, 30 years before the A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The A310 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 6 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.