A310 MRTT vs KC-46 Pegasus
| European multirole tanker transport, with significant deployments in aerial refueling and strategic airlift operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 1 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $108 million |
| American military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft, developed from a commercial jet airliner in the early 21st century, utilized for global air mobility and tanker operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 28 December 2014 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 108 units |
| Average unit price | $287 million |
| Wing area | 219.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 43.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 978 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 8,889 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 163,998 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 113,999 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,653 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 48.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 50.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 914 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,830 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 188,240 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 82,377 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 140 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The A310 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 978 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the A310 MRTT's 8,889 km.
Which can fly higher, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The A310 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 188,240 kg compared to the A310 MRTT's 163,998 kg.
Which is larger, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the A310 MRTT's 47.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the A310 MRTT at $108 million.
Which entered service first, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The A310 MRTT entered service first in 2004, 15 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A310 MRTT or KC-46 Pegasus?
The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 6 units of the A310 MRTT.