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A310 MRTT / A310 MRT

Airbus Military SAS · Multi-role tanker/transport · Germany · Modern (1992–2009)

A310 MRTT / A310 MRT — Multi-role tanker/transport
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The Airbus A310 MRTT Multi-Role Tanker Transport is a military air-to-air refuelling, or in-flight refuelling tanker transport aircraft, capable of operating multi-role missions. The A310 MRTT tanker aircraft is a subsequent development from the earlier Airbus A310 MRT Multi-Role Transport, which was a military transport aircraft for passengers, cargo, and medical evacuation. The A310 MRT and A310 MRTT are both specialist military conversions of existing airframes of the civilian Airbus A310-300C wide-bodied passenger jet airliner.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Transport
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Airbus Military SAS
Co-Manufacturer
Airbus Deutschland; Lufthansa Technik
Operator
German Air Force; Royal Canadian Air Force
Primary Role
Multi-role tanker/transport
Status
Active
Service Entry
2004
Produced
6
Engine
2× turbofan jet engines
Thrust / Power
262 kN each
Length (ft)
156
Wingspan (ft)
144
Empty Weight (lb)
251325
MTOW (lb)
361558
Range (mi)
5523
Max Speed (mph)
608
Max Speed (Mach)
0.79