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Airbus A330 MRTT vs Falcon 2000

Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
Dassault Falcon 2000 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 2000
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Specifications
Airbus A330 MRTT Falcon 2000
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault
First flight 30 September 2016 4 March 1993
Year introduced 2011 1995
Number produced 66 units 675 units
Average unit price $275 million $28 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 19.3 m
Height 17.4 m 7.1 m
Length 58.8 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 880 km/h 1050 km/h
Operational range 14,800 km 7,408 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 233,000 kg 18,597 kg
Empty weight 125,000 kg 9,405 kg
Total thrust 2 x 320 kN 2 x 3,175 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 MRTT and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs 1,050 km/h for the Falcon 2000. The Airbus A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 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 13:1 the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.

The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 first flew 23 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (1993 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Falcon 2000's 7,408 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 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 Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the Falcon 2000 at $28 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 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 A330 MRTT or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 675 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.