The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a heavily modified Airbus A330 airliner that allows the Air Force to conduct air-to-air refuelling and provide strategic air lift. It features advanced communication and navigation systems, and an electronic warfare self-protection system for shielding against threats from surface-to-air missiles.

2014年8月11日 · The KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is designed and manufactured by Airbus Military to provide aerial refuelling and strategic tanker/transport services for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The KC-30A aircraft has a …

Designated as KC-30A, the RAAF A330 MRTTs are equipped with both an Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS) [12] and two Cobham 905E under-wing refuelling pods. [13] They are powered by two General Electric CF6-80E1A3 engines and are configured to carry up to 270 passengers plus 34,000 kilograms of cargo. [ 12 ]

The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a heavily modified Airbus A330 airliner that enables Air Force to conduct air-to-air refuelling and provide strategic air lift. It features advanced communication and navigation systems, and an electronic warfare self-protection system.

The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) serves as an air-to-air refuelling aircraft that also provides the RAAF with strategic airlift capabilities. It was first flown by the RAAF in September 2011. The RAAF currently has six KC-30A aircraft operated by No 33 Squadron, based at Amberley.

2025年2月14日 · A 2022 air-to-air refuelling flight test between a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport from 33 Squadron and a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2A over Japan

Can operate from any KC-30A capable RAAF base, fly for 3000km (1864 miles) and offload 54 tonnes (119 050lb) of fuel; and remain on station 1850km (1150 miles) from base for two hours and offload 65 tonnes (143 300lb) of fuel.

2023年3月10日 · The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has inked an agreement with Airbus and Northrop Grumman Australia to increase the readiness of the service’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet by enhancing maintenance support.

2024年1月8日 · Alongside its Pacific strategic partner, the US conducted a clearance trial to approve the complementary performance of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A multi-role tanker for two US airframes: the RC-135 Rivet Joint and the A-10C Thunderbolt II.

2019年5月8日 · Two 67,500 lbst Rolls Royce Trent 772B turbofans. The Airbus A330-200MRTT was selected by the Australian Government for the RAAF ahead of the rival Boeing KC-767 to fulfil Project Air 5402 in April 2004 after a Request for Tender was released in June 2003 for both acquisition and Through Life Support contracts.