Airbus A330 MRTT
The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a European aerial refuelling and military transport aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. A total of 16 countries have placed firm orders for approximately 68 aircraft, of which 51 had been delivered by 30 November 2020. A version of the A330 MRTT, the EADS/Northrop Grumman KC-45, was selected by the United States Air Force for its aerial tanker replacement programme, but the programme was cancelled.
| A330 MRTT / KC-30A Voyager | |
|---|---|
| A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30 refuels a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon | |
| Role | Multi-role tanker/transport |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space |
| First flight | 15 June 2007 |
| Introduction | 1 June 2011 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Royal Air Force French Air and Space Force Royal Netherlands Air Force See Operators section for others |
| Produced | 2007–present |
| Number built | 59 as of 31 January 2024 |
| Developed from | Airbus A330 |
| Variants | Airbus CC-330 Husky EADS/Northrop Grumman KC-45 |
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