KC-135 Stratotanker vs A310 MRTT
| American refueling aircraft, deployed during Cold War, Desert Storm and ongoing operations worldwide for mid-air refueling missions. |
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| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States
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| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
| First flight |
31 August 1956 |
| Year of introduction |
1957 |
| Number produced |
803 units
|
| Average unit price |
$39 million
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| European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. |
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| Origin country |
🇪🇺 Europe
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| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
| First flight |
1 December 2003 |
| Year of introduction |
2004 |
| Number produced |
6 units
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| Average unit price |
$108 million
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| Wing area |
226.0 m²
◉
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| Wingspan |
39.9 m
◉
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| Height |
12.7 m
◉
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| Length |
41.5 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
933 km/h
◉
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| Operational range |
2,400 km
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| Service ceiling |
15,240 m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
146,283 kg
◉
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| Empty weight |
44,663 kg
◉
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| Total thrust |
4 x 9,813 kgf
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| Wing area |
219.0 m²
◉
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| Wingspan |
43.9 m
◉
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| Height |
15.8 m
◉
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| Length |
47.5 m
◉
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| Maximum speed |
978 km/h
◉
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| Operational range |
-- km
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| Service ceiling |
-- m
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| Max. takeoff weight |
163,998 kg
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| Empty weight |
113,999 kg
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| Total thrust |
2 x 27,306 kgf
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Photo of A310 MRTT by German Air Force.