World Leading Multi Role Tanker 111 Tonnes Basic Fuel Without Extra Tanks Advanced Fly By Wire Aerial Refueling Boom

Airbus A330 MRTT & Multi-Role Tanker Transport Series

The Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) is the undisputed international market leader in modern air to air refueling and strategic military transport. Converting the high efficiency A330 widebody airframe into a multi mission asset, it carries 111 tonnes of fuel in standard wing and center tanks without compromising passenger seats or lower deck cargo pallet capacity.

A330-200 MRTT

Airbus A330-200 MRTT — High Capacity Global Tanker Transport

The Airbus A330-200 MRTT is in active service with air forces across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Featuring the Airbus Fly By Wire Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the centerline and twin Cobham 905E underwing refueling pods, it can offload 50,000 kg of fuel to receivers on a 4.5 hour loiter patrol 1,000 nm from base while simultaneously carrying up to 300 troops or 45 tonnes of cargo.

Specs
ICAO code	A332
Engine type	2x Rolls-Royce Trent 772B or GE CF6-80E1 Turbofans (72,000 lbf each)
Length	192.9 ft / 58.80 m
Wingspan	197.8 ft / 60.30 m
Height	57.1 ft / 17.40 m
MTOW	513,670 lbs / 233.0 tonnes
Range	8,000 nm / 14,800 km
Total Fuel Capacity	245,000 lbs / 111,000 kg (29,000 US gal)
Transfer Rate	1,200 gpm (ARBS Boom) / 420 gpm (Wing Pods)
Cruise Speed	464 kts / 860 km/h (Mach 0.82)

A330 MRTT+

Airbus A330 MRTT+ — Next Generation Tanker Powered by Trent 7000

Announced by Airbus as the next generation evolution based on the A330neo platform, the A330 MRTT+ introduces high bypass Rolls Royce Trent 7000 engines, composite sharklet wings, and autonomous air to air refueling (A3R) technology. Delivering an 8% burn reduction, it extends on station loiter time and offers maximum compatibility with unmanned autonomous wingmen.

Specs
ICAO code	A338
Engine type	2x Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 Turbofans (72,834 lbf each)
Length	192.9 ft / 58.80 m
Wingspan	210.0 ft / 64.00 m
Height	57.1 ft / 17.40 m
MTOW	533,500 lbs / 242.0 tonnes
Range	8,600 nm / 15,927 km
Total Fuel Capacity	245,000 lbs / 111,000 kg
Key Innovations	Auto'A3R' Autonomous Boom Refueling & Neo Aerodynamics
Cruise Speed	470 kts / 871 km/h (Mach 0.83)

A310 MRTT

Airbus A310 MRTT — Tactical Twin-Aisle Tanker Transport (CC-150 Polaris)

The Airbus A310 MRTT established Airbus's military conversion pedigree. Operated by the German Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force (designated CC-150 Polaris), the converted A310-300 features lower deck auxiliary fuel tanks, twin wing mounted hose and drogue pods, and rapid reconfigurable interiors for strategic medevac and governmental transport.

Specs
ICAO code	A310
Engine type	2x General Electric CF6-80C2A2 Turbofans (59,000 lbf each)
Length	153.1 ft / 46.66 m
Wingspan	144.0 ft / 43.90 m
Height	51.8 ft / 15.80 m
MTOW	361,500 lbs / 164.0 tonnes
Range	7,000 nm / 13,000 km
Total Fuel Capacity	170,860 lbs / 77,500 kg
Transfer Rate	400 gpm per wing drogue pod
Cruise Speed	459 kts / 850 km/h (Mach 0.80)

Airbus MRTT Development Timeline

2003

A310 MRTT First Flight

Airbus Military completes the first flight of the modified A310 MRTT for the German Luftwaffe, validating the twin aisle air to air refueling concept.

2007

A330 MRTT Maiden Flight

The Royal Australian Air Force launch airframe conducts its maiden flight in Getafe, Spain, fitted with both the advanced fly by wire ARBS boom and Cobham wing pods.

2020

First Fully Automatic Air to Air Refueling (A3R)

Airbus achieves the world's first fully automatic boom contact in flight without human boom operator control, certifying the A3R system.

2024

Airbus Unveils A330 MRTT+

Airbus launches the Trent 7000 powered A330 MRTT+ based on the A330neo, delivering extended loiter endurance and autonomous wingman fueling capabilities.

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