Airbus A330 MRTT vs KC-46 Pegasus
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Airbus A330 MRTT |
KC-46 Pegasus |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
Boeing |
| First flight |
30 September 2016 |
28 December 2014 |
| Year introduced |
2011 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
66 units |
108 units |
| Average unit price |
$275 million |
$287 million |
| Wing area |
362.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
60.3 m |
48.1 m |
| Height |
17.4 m |
15.9 m |
| Length |
58.8 m |
50.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
880 km/h |
914 km/h |
| Operational range |
14,800 km |
11,830 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,000 m |
12,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
233,000 kg |
188,240 kg |
| Empty weight |
125,000 kg |
82,377 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 320 kN
|
2 x 280 kN
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 11,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 188,240 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 50.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT at $275 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The Airbus A330 MRTT entered service first in 2011, 8 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.
