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Airbus A319 CJ vs Airbus A330 MRTT

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Airbus A330 MRTT
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995 30 September 2016
Year introduced 1995 2011
Number produced 1499 units 66 units
Average unit price $80 million $275 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 362.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 60.3 m
Height 11.8 m 17.4 m
Length 33.8 m 58.8 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 880 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 14,800 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 233,000 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 125,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 320 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the Airbus A330 MRTT are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 14,800 km for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 66 for the Airbus A330 MRTT. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 21 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (1995 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 11,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 16 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.