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Airbus A310 MRTT vs EA-18G Growler

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT EA-18G Growler
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 1 December 2003 15 August 2006
Year introduced 2004 2009
Number produced 6 units 165 units
Average unit price $108 million $125 million
Wing area 219.0 m² 46.5 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 13.6 m
Height 15.8 m 4.9 m
Length 47.5 m 18.3 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 2,346 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 29,964 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 15,011 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 2 x 9,979 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT and the EA-18G Growler are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 978 km/h for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs 1,900 km/h for the EA-18G Growler. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 2,346 km for the EA-18G Growler. The EA-18G Growler operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Airbus A310 MRTT. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the Airbus A310 MRTT is 5.5x the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 165 for the EA-18G Growler. Unit cost is $108M for the Airbus A310 MRTT vs $125M for the EA-18G Growler. The Airbus A310 MRTT first flew 3 years before the EA-18G Growler (2003 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 978 km/h, a difference of 922 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler is more expensive at approximately $125 million per unit compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT at $108 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The Airbus A310 MRTT entered service first in 2004, 5 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or EA-18G Growler?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.