A330 MRTT / KC-30A Voyager | |
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General information | |
Type | Multi-role tanker/transport |
Manufacturer | Airbus Defence and Space |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Royal Air Force |
Number built | 60 as of 31 October 2024[update][1] |
History | |
Manufactured | 2007–present |
Introduction date | 1 June 2011 |
First flight | 15 June 2007 |
Developed from | Airbus A330 |
Variants | Airbus CC-330 Husky EADS/Northrop Grumman KC-45 |
The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a European aerial refueling and military transport aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. A total of 15 countries have placed firm orders for approximately 82 aircraft, of which 60 had been delivered by 31 October 2024.[1] 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.