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 …

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 …

Aug 11, 2014 · 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 …

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 …

Jan 8, 2024 · 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 …

May 8, 2019 · The A330-200MRTT, or KC-30A, was a substantially modified military derivative of the A330-200 airliner, 20 of which have been operated by Qantas. A contract was signed with …

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 …

Feb 10, 2025 · The KC-30A, as with MRTTs operated by most other air forces, offers refuelling through the boom and through hose and drogue pods mounted outboard of the aircraft’s …

Jan 17, 2008 · Airbus KC-30A (A330-203MRTT) with registration A39-007 (ex VH-EBI, EC-334, NCC-1701, MRTT040) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery …

The charter calls for all parties to work together to reduce turn-around-times and increase KC-30A aircraft availability. To do this, Northrop Grumman, Airbus and the RAAF have committed to …