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Airbus A310 MRTT vs KC-10 Extender

Airbus A310 MRTT vs KC-10 Extender at a glance — top speed 978 vs 866 km/h, range 8,889 vs 7,100 km, max takeoff weight 163,998 vs 267,619 kg, built 6 vs 60 units.

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT KC-10 Extender
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 1 December 2003 1 July 1980
Year introduced 2004 1981
Number produced 6 units 60 units
Average unit price $108 million $96 million
Wing area 219.0 m² 367.7 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 50.4 m
Height 15.8 m 17.7 m
Length 47.5 m 55.4 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 866 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 7,100 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 267,619 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 109,328 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 3 x 234 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender is longer at 55.4 meters compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 47.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the KC-10 Extender at $96 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 23 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.