A330 MRTT vs KC-46 Pegasus
Overview
The A330 MRTT and the KC-46 Pegasus are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 880 km/h for the A330 MRTT vs 914 km/h for the KC-46 Pegasus. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 11,830 km for the KC-46 Pegasus. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-46 Pegasus.
The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 108 for the KC-46 Pegasus. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $287M for the KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46 Pegasus first flew 2 years before the A330 MRTT (2014 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 military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft, developed from a commercial jet airliner in the early 21st century, utilized for global air mobility and tanker operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 28 December 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 108 units |
| Average unit price | $287 million |
| 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 914 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 82,377 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is faster with a maximum speed of 914 km/h compared to the A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The 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 A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The 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 A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The 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 A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 50.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the A330 MRTT at $275 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The 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 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 A330 MRTT.