A330 MRTT vs Commander 500
Overview
The A330 MRTT and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Aero respectively.
The A330 MRTT reaches 880 km/h — 2.5x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 233,000 kg MTOW, the A330 MRTT is 76:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 68 years before the A330 MRTT (1948 vs 2016).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $260K |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 880 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 14,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 233,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 125,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 160 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,735 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 108 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 534 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 59 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,902 units compared to 66 units of the A330 MRTT.