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Airbus A330 vs Airbus A330 MRTT

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Airbus A330 MRTT
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992 30 September 2016
Year introduced 1994 2011
Number produced 1577 units 66 units
Average unit price $260 million $275 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 362.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 60.3 m
Height 17.4 m 17.4 m
Length 59.0 m 58.8 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 880 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 14,800 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 233,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 125,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 320 kN
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Overview

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

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 14,800 km for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the Airbus A330 MRTT.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 66 for the Airbus A330 MRTT. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $275M for the Airbus A330 MRTT. The Airbus A330 first flew 24 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (1992 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Airbus A330's 13,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 233,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 58.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the Airbus A330 at $260 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 17 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.