Airbus A310 MRTT vs KC-135 Stratotanker
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Airbus A310 MRTT |
KC-135 Stratotanker |
| Origin country |
🇪🇺 Europe |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
Boeing |
| First flight |
1 December 2003 |
31 August 1956 |
| Year introduced |
2004 |
1957 |
| Number produced |
6 units |
803 units |
| Average unit price |
$108 million |
$39 million |
| Wing area |
219.0 m² |
226.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
43.9 m |
39.9 m |
| Height |
15.8 m |
12.7 m |
| Length |
47.5 m |
41.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
978 km/h |
933 km/h |
| Operational range |
8,889 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,497 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
163,998 kg |
146,283 kg |
| Empty weight |
113,999 kg |
44,663 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 27,306 kgf
|
4 x 9,813 kgf
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Which is faster, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 933 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a longer range at 8,889 km compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A310 MRTT's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Airbus A310 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 163,998 kg compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 146,283 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is longer at 47.5 meters compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker's 41.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The Airbus A310 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $108 million per unit compared to the KC-135 Stratotanker at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker entered service first in 1957, 47 years before the Airbus A310 MRTT which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A310 MRTT or KC-135 Stratotanker?
The KC-135 Stratotanker has been produced in greater numbers with 803 units compared to 6 units of the Airbus A310 MRTT.
