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Airbus A330 MRTT vs KC-767

Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
Boeing KC-767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-767
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Specifications
Airbus A330 MRTT KC-767
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 30 September 2016 21 May 2005
Year introduced 2011 2011
Number produced 66 units 9 units
Average unit price $275 million --
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 47.6 m
Height 17.4 m 15.8 m
Length 58.8 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 880 km/h 915 km/h
Operational range 14,800 km 12,200 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 233,000 kg 186,880 kg
Empty weight 125,000 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 2 x 320 kN 2 x 268 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A330 MRTT and the KC-767 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 880 km/h for the Airbus A330 MRTT vs 915 km/h for the KC-767. The Airbus A330 MRTT has an operational range of 14,800 km vs 12,200 km for the KC-767. The Airbus A330 MRTT operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,200 m for the KC-767.

The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in 66 units vs 9 for the KC-767. The KC-767 first flew 11 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT (2005 vs 2016).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The KC-767 is faster with a maximum speed of 915 km/h compared to the Airbus A330 MRTT's 880 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the KC-767's 12,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KC-767's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the KC-767's 186,880 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the KC-767's 48.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The KC-767 entered service first in 2011, 0 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 MRTT or KC-767?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has been produced in greater numbers with 66 units compared to 9 units of the KC-767.