A330 MRTT vs KC-10 Extender
Overview
The A330 MRTT and the KC-10 Extender are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 880 km/h for the A330 MRTT vs 866 km/h for the KC-10 Extender. The A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 7,100 km for the KC-10 Extender. The A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 13,000 m for the KC-10 Extender.
The A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 60 for the KC-10 Extender. Unit cost is $275M for the A330 MRTT vs $96M for the KC-10 Extender. The KC-10 Extender first flew 36 years before the A330 MRTT (1980 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 |
| American tanker and cargo aircraft, developed from the DC-10 airliner in the late 20th century, operated by the United States Air Force and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for aerial refueling and transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 1 July 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | $96 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 | 367.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 55.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 866 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,100 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 267,619 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 109,328 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 78 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the KC-10 Extender's 866 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the KC-10 Extender's 7,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A330 MRTT's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 267,619 kg compared to the A330 MRTT's 233,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the KC-10 Extender's 55.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the KC-10 Extender at $96 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The KC-10 Extender entered service first in 1981, 30 years before the A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 MRTT or KC-10 Extender?
The A330 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 60 units of the KC-10 Extender.