A330 MRTT

Mission enabler

A key asset for supporting all types of Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) operations and long range deployments.

More fuel offload

Maximum fuel Offload to a wide range of receivers. Up to 70 (154, 000 lbs) tonnes of fuel during a 1 hour loitering mission over a distance of 1,250 nm (add km) from take-off.

More payload

Up to 45 tonnes (99,000 lbs) of payload, of which 37 tonnes (82,000 lbs) of cargo.

More transport capacity

Up to 300 Pax with airline comfort.

More range

Up to 8,700nm (16,000km) of range for global coverage.

New generation and combat proven tanker

The most capable

The A330 MRTT is the perfect replacement for older strategic tankers with increased range, payload and fuel offload capabilities for unmatched mission flexibility and versatility.

The A330 MRTT is the tanker of choice chosen by 15 nations including Australia, Canada, France, NATO - Multinational MRTT Fleet (Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Norway, Belgium, Czech Republic), South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Since its entry into service several customers have repeated orders among them Australia, France, NATO - Multinational MRTT Fleet, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Multi role capability

The best all-in-one solution with unmatched flexibility and versatility to support a wide range of missions:

Air to Air Refuelling

Equipped with state-of-the-art operational and proven enhanced vision system, AAR refuelling boom and AAR under-wing pod systems:

AAR boom fuel flow rate up to a maximum of 3,600 kg/min – 1,200 US gal/min
Under wing PODS fuel offload rate 1,300 kg/min – 420 US gal/min-

A330 MRTT Airbus cabin at Paris Airshow 2019

Air transport of personnel

The ability to transport large numbers of troops and cargo with the speed, range and comfort of an airliner. Versatile interior configurations ranging from seating up to 300 passengers to complex VIP customisations.

Cargo transport

Cargo is conveniently stored in the lower hold in a variety of handling options, including military NATO pallets, civilian unit load devices and pallets.

The A330 MRTT has two lower deck cargo compartments (forward and aft) and a rear bulk area.

Aeromedical evacuation

During relief operations, medical care can be provided simultaneously with the transport of troops and cargo. Flexible MedEvac cabin arrangements with layouts for up to 40 stretchers, 20 medical staff seats and 100 passengers.

Combat proven

The tanker of choice with over:

310,000 flight hours in operation
270,000 AAR contacts

Combat proven since 2014 and fully interoperable with a wide range of receivers including variants:

Boom : E3, F-16, F-15, C-17, F-35A, E-7A, A-10C, F-22, P-8A, B1-B, B-2A, B-52H.
Hose and drogue: F-18, Tornado, Rafale, M2000, F-35B, Eurofighter Typhoon, AV-8B, JAS 39, etc.

A330 MRTT clears F-15 fighters for automatic refuelling

Pioneering spirit, leadership in innovation and new developments

Automatic AAR (A3R)

Pioneering AAR operations, the A330 MRTT is the first aircraft to be certified for A3R capability. A3R reduces workload, improves safety and optimises AAR operations.

Enhanced connectivity and more

Leveraging on Airbus experience and capabilities in multi-domain operations, the A330 MRTT offers scalable solutions to turn it into a battlefield communications, surveillance, C2C and intelligence node, while enhancing the aircraft’s survivability for any mission.