A330 MRTT vs 737
The A330 MRTT and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 880 km/h for the A330 MRTT vs 904 km/h for the 737. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 4.5x the 737's 52,163 kg. The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 49 years before the A330 MRTT (1967 vs 2016).
| European aerial refueling and military transport aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, extensively used for global logistics and in-flight refueling operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 30 September 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2011 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $275 million |
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 58.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 320 kN â—‰ |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 43 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.