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Airbus A310 MRTT vs E-4 NOAC

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Boeing E-4 NOAC military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-4 NOAC
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT E-4 NOAC
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 1 December 2003 1 January 1980
Year introduced 2004 1974
Number produced 6 units 4 units
Average unit price $108 million $223 million
Wing area 219.0 m² 510.0 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 59.7 m
Height 15.8 m 19.3 m
Length 47.5 m 70.5 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 969 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 374,850 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 190,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 4 x 23,814 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT and the E-4 NOAC are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 978 km/h for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs 969 km/h for the E-4 NOAC. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 12,600 km for the E-4 NOAC. The E-4 NOAC operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,497 m for the Airbus A310 MRTT. At 374,850 kg MTOW, the E-4 NOAC is 2.3:1 the Airbus A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 4 for the E-4 NOAC. Unit cost is $108M for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs $223M for the E-4 NOAC. The E-4 NOAC first flew 23 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT (1980 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 8,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus 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 Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 374,850 kg compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is longer at 70.5 meters compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 47.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC is more expensive at approximately $223 million per unit compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT at $108 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The E-4 NOAC entered service first in 1974, 30 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or E-4 NOAC?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 6 units compared to 4 units of the E-4 NOAC.