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Airbus A310 MRTT vs Tecnam P2006T

Airbus A310 MRTT military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A310 MRTT
Tecnam P2006T military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Tecnam P2006T
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Specifications
Airbus A310 MRTT Tecnam P2006T
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Tecnam
First flight 1 December 2003 13 September 2007
Year introduced 2004 2010
Number produced 6 units 578 units
Average unit price $108 million --
Wing area 219.0 m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 43.9 m 11.4 m
Height 15.8 m 2.8 m
Length 47.5 m 8.7 m
Maximum speed 978 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 8,889 km 1,722 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 163,998 kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 113,999 kg 760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 27,306 kgf 2 x 75 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A310 MRTT and the Tecnam P2006T are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Tecnam respectively.

The Airbus A310 MRTT reaches 978 km/h — 3.4x the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h. The Airbus A310 MRTT has an operational range of 8,889 km vs 1,722 km for the Tecnam P2006T. The Airbus A310 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 4,267 m for the Tecnam P2006T. At 163,998 kg MTOW, the Airbus A310 MRTT is 139:1 the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.

The Airbus A310 MRTT has been produced in 6 units vs 578 for the Tecnam P2006T. The Airbus A310 MRTT first flew 4 years before the Tecnam P2006T (2003 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 287 km/h, a difference of 691 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,722 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the Tecnam P2006T's 8.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Airbus A310 MRTT entered service first in 2004, 6 years before the Tecnam P2006T which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or Tecnam P2006T?
The Tecnam P2006T has been produced in greater numbers with 578 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.