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Airbus A330 MRTT vs BD-700 Global Express

Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
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Specifications
Airbus A330 MRTT BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 30 September 2016 13 October 1996
Year introduced 2011 1999
Number produced 66 units 816 units
Average unit price $275 million $25 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 29.0 m
Height 17.4 m 7.3 m
Length 58.8 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 880 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 14,800 km 11,100 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 233,000 kg 45,132 kg
Empty weight 125,000 kg 22,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 320 kN 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 MRTT and the BD-700 Global Express are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express. The Airbus A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 11,100 km for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,000 m for the Airbus A330 MRTT. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 MRTT is 5.2x the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.

The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 816 for the BD-700 Global Express. Unit cost is $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs $25M for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express first flew 20 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (1996 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 12 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 MRTT or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.