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COPYRIGHT © 2015 PENTON A330 MRTT PROGRAM DOSSIER Definition: The A330 Multi-Role Tanker-Transport (MRTT) is a European air-refueling tanker, produced by Airbus, that reached initial operational capability (IOC) in 2011. Features: The A330 MRTT is based on the Airbus A330- 200 widebody commercial jet with additional equipment to perform aerial refueling as well as the secondary mis- sions of military transport and aeromedical evacuation. Powered by a pair of either General Electric CF6-80E1A3 or Rolls Royce Trent 772B turbofans, the aircraft has a maxi- mum cruising speed of Mach 0.86, a ferry range of 8,000 nm (14,800 km) and a maximum takeoff weight of 514,000 lb. (233,000 kg). The glass cockpit holds a flight crew of two, each with a side-stick controllers for the aircraft's fly-by- wire control system. An optional Defensive Aid System (DAS) can protect the aircraft in medium-threat environ- ments with systems including missile warners, infrared (IR) laser jammers, cockpit armor and fuel-tank-inerting systems. With 245,000 lb. (111,000 kg) of fuel in its standard, in- ternal tanks, the A330 is the first aircraft adapted for aer- ial refueling that did not require installation of extra fuel bladders, enabling it to carry its full load of fuel while re- serving all of its main and lower decks for passengers and cargo. If required, the A330 MRTT can be equipped with a Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installa- tion (UARRSI), allowing it to receive fuel in-flight from boom-equipped tankers at 1,200 gal./min. (3,600 kg/min). The MRTT is capable of offloading its fuel through multiple mechanisms: Most A330 MRTTs carry the Airbus Defense & Space (ADS) Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) to refuel receptacle- equipped aircraft, at a rate of 1,200 gal./min. (3,600 kg/ min). Unlike in earlier tanker designs, the A330 MRTT's air- to-air refueling (AAR) systems are controlled by a console in the cockpit, rather than at the rear of the aircraft, al- lowing better coordination with the flight crew. Situated behind the pilots, the Air Refueling Operator (ARO) console features an Enhanced Vision System: a set of high defini- tion cameras that feed 2D/3D digital displays—one large display with three smaller ones above it—to provide a 270-deg. view behind the aircraft in day, night or adverse weather conditions. The console can monitor details of the refuel- ing equipment and record the refu- eling operations. It also includes a second position to accommodate an instructor or mission coordinator, who has access to the interphone, communication systems and mis- sion systems. AAR and mission data, along with a video image of the AAR operation behind the aircraft, also are provided to the flight crew's console to enhance their situational awareness. In the transport mission, the A330 MRTT is able to carry up to 300 troops or a payload of 99,000 lb. (45,000 kg). The upper deck is offered in a variety of passenger configurations. A single-class configuration yields the 300-troop capacity but more typical is a two-class configuration ac- commodating 266 passengers, with 30 in business seats and 236 in economy. The maximum certified capacity is 380 passengers. VIP-cabin configurations also are offered to transport fewer numbers of senior personnel in greater comfort. Even with all AAR systems installed, the A330 MRTT provides as much cargo volume as a C-130 and as much pay- load as the A400M. The A330-200 fuselage includes three lower-deck cargo compartments (forward, aft and bulk) with a maximum usable volume of 4,200 ft3 (120 m3). This lower deck can accommodate a variety of pallet loads, in- cluding eight 463-L (88 x108 in.) NATO pallets plus one LD3 container and one LD6 container; or 25 LD3s. While config- uring the main deck for cargo stowage would yield another 11,830 ft3 (335 m3) of contiguous space (enough for 26 NATO pallets), none of the A330 MRTTs currently in service or on order have cargo doors installed on the main deck, and the

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A330 MRTTPROGRAM DOSSIER

Definition: The A330 Multi-Role Tanker-Transport (MRTT) is a European air-refueling tanker, produced by Airbus, that reached initial operational capability (IOC) in 2011.

Features: The A330 MRTT is based on the Airbus A330-200 widebody commercial jet with additional equipment to perform aerial refueling as well as the secondary mis-sions of military transport and aeromedical evacuation. Powered by a pair of either General Electric CF6-80E1A3 or Rolls Royce Trent 772B turbofans, the aircraft has a maxi-mum cruising speed of Mach 0.86, a ferry range of 8,000 nm (14,800 km) and a maximum takeoff weight of 514,000 lb.

(233,000 kg). The glass cockpit holds a flight crew of two, each with a side-stick controllers for the aircraft's fly-by-wire control system. An optional Defensive Aid System (DAS) can protect the aircraft in medium-threat environ-ments with systems including missile warners, infrared (IR) laser jammers, cockpit armor and fuel-tank-inerting systems.

With 245,000 lb. (111,000 kg) of fuel in its standard, in-ternal tanks, the A330 is the first aircraft adapted for aer-ial refueling that did not require installation of extra fuel bladders, enabling it to carry its full load of fuel while re-serving all of its main and lower decks for passengers and cargo. If required, the A330 MRTT can be equipped with a Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installa-tion (UARRSI), allowing it to receive fuel in-flight from boom-equipped tankers at 1,200 gal./min. (3,600 kg/min). The MRTT is capable of offloading its fuel through multiple mechanisms:

Most A330 MRTTs carry the Airbus Defense & Space (ADS) Aerial Refueling Boom System (ARBS) to refuel receptacle-equipped aircraft, at a rate of 1,200 gal./min. (3,600 kg/min).

Unlike in earlier tanker designs, the A330 MRTT's air-to-air refueling (AAR) systems are controlled by a console in the cockpit, rather than at the rear of the aircraft, al-lowing better coordination with the flight crew. Situated behind the pilots, the Air Refueling Operator (ARO) console features an Enhanced Vision System: a set of high defini-tion cameras that feed 2D/3D digital displays—one large display with three smaller ones above it—to provide a 270-deg. view behind the aircraft in day, night or adverse

weather conditions. The console can monitor details of the refuel-ing equipment and record the refu-eling operations. It also includes a second position to accommodate an instructor or mission coordinator, who has access to the interphone, communication systems and mis-sion systems. AAR and mission data, along with a video image of the AAR operation behind the aircraft, also are provided to the flight crew's console to enhance their situational awareness.

In the transport mission, the A330 MRTT is able to carry up to 300 troops or a payload of 99,000 lb. (45,000 kg). The upper deck is offered in a variety of passenger configurations. A single-class configuration yields the 300-troop

capacity but more typical is a two-class configuration ac-commodating 266 passengers, with 30 in business seats and 236 in economy. The maximum certified capacity is 380 passengers. VIP-cabin configurations also are offered to transport fewer numbers of senior personnel in greater comfort.

Even with all AAR systems installed, the A330 MRTT provides as much cargo volume as a C-130 and as much pay-load as the A400M. The A330-200 fuselage includes three lower-deck cargo compartments (forward, aft and bulk) with a maximum usable volume of 4,200 ft3 (120 m3). This lower deck can accommodate a variety of pallet loads, in-cluding eight 463-L (88 x108 in.) NATO pallets plus one LD3 container and one LD6 container; or 25 LD3s. While config-uring the main deck for cargo stowage would yield another 11,830 ft3 (335 m3) of contiguous space (enough for 26 NATO pallets), none of the A330 MRTTs currently in service or on order have cargo doors installed on the main deck, and the

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current decks are not capable of handling large pallets or containers.

In the aeromedical-evacuation role, the A330 MRTT can accommodate up to 130 NATO stretchers on its main deck. Other confi gurations are available to allow more inten-sive care for a smaller number of patients. The option also exists to install medical beds over designated fold-down seats to allow mixed confi gurations.

ADS is planning to off er a new version of the tanker based on an updated commercial Airbus A330-200/300 that features a series of structural and aerodynamic modifi ca-tions, including changes to the wing slats and fl aps, as well as introduction of the Power-8 avionics computers. Deliv-ery of green aircraft in new confi guration is planned for summer 2015, for which a tanker-transport conversion will commence in September. First fl ight is scheduled for July 2016, and deliveries to customers will commence in 2017.

Production and Delivery Status: As of March 31, 2015, six nations—France, the U.K, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Australia—had ordered a

combined 35 A330 MRTTs, of which 24 had been delivered. In addition, France was expected to increase its order by 11 and the aircraft had been selected by India, Qatar, and a joint venture of the Netherlands, Norway and Poland to fi ll requirements totaling another 12 aircraft.

The UK operates its A330 MRTTs (nicknamed “Voyager” locally) under a leasing arrangement with AirTanker, a private consortium of Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Thales, Cobham and Babcock. The company has 14 aircraft on order, with 11 delivered as of March 31, 2015. The remaining aircraft are due to be delivered by 2016. These aircraft took over the Royal Air Force (RAF) refueling role from the Vickers VC-10 and Lockheed Tristar, which were retired in September 2013 and March 2014, respectively.

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Specifications: A330 MRTTDesignation: A330 MRTT, KC-30 (Australia)

Name: Multi-Role Tanker Transport, Voyager (U.K.), Phoenix (France), KC-30 (Australia)

Manufacturer: Airbus

Category/Type: Air-Refueling Tanker

Crew: 3 - 2 pilots, 1 Air Refueling Operator

1 Mission Planning System Operator (optional)

8 Cabin Crew (optional)

IOC: 2011 (U.K.), 2012 (Australia), 2013 (Saudi Arabia)

Dimensions and WeightsLength: 193 ft. (58.80 m)

Wingspan: 198 ft. (60.30 m)

Height: 57 ft. (17.40 m)

Wing Area: 3,897 ft2 (362 m2)

Weight (max take-off): 514,000 lb. (233,000 kg)

Fuel Capacity: 245,000 lb. (111,000 kg)

Max Transfer Fuel Load: 245,000 lb. (111,000 kg)

Cargo Capacity: 99,000 lb. (45,000 kg)

Cargo Volume and Dimensions [max LxWxH]: Lower Deck: 4,200 ft3 (120 m3) in three compartments:

Forward: 38 ft. 9 in. x 13 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 7 in. (11.80m x 4.15 m x 1.70 m)

Aft: 33 ft. 5 in. x 13 ft. 8 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. (10.20m x 4.15m x 1.65m)

Bulk: 13 ft. 3 in. x 12 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 12 in. (4.00m x 3.80m x 1.80m)

Main Deck: 11,800 ft3 (335m3): 134 ft. 8 in. x 17 ft. 4 in. x 8 ft. (41.00m x 5.30m x 2.45m)

Pallet Positions: Lower Deck: 8 x 463-L, 1 x LD3, 1 x LD6; or 27 x LD3

Upper Deck: 26 x 463L

Aeromedical Evacuation Passengers 130 litters

PerformanceEngines: General Electric CF6-80E1A3 x 2

Rolls Royce Trent 772B

Thrust: 72,000 lb. (320 kN) each (CF6-80E1A3)

71,000 lb. (316 kN) each (Trent 772B)

Takeoff Distance at MTOW: 9,200 ft. (2,800m) [Sea Level, ISA]

10,000 ft. (3,000 m) [2,000 ft., ISA]

Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.86

Typical Cruise Speed: Mach 0.82

Service Ceiling: 41,500 ft. (12,600 m)

Range:

with Maximum Payload 3,800 nm (7,000 km) [ISA+15]

with 40 Tonnes Payload 4,500 nm (8,400 km) [ISA+15]

with 30 Tonnes Payload 5,500 nm (10,200 km) [ISA+15]

with 20 Tonnes Payload 6,500 nm (12,000 km) [ISA+15]

with 10 Tonnes Payload 7,500 nm (13,900 km) [ISA+15]

Ferry Range 8,000 nm (14,800 km) [ISA+15]Source: Aviation Week Intelligence Network Continued

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Specifi cations: A330 MRTT

Refueling Envelope:Ceiling: 35,000 ft . (10,700 m)

Speed: 180-325 kt CAS

AvionicsRadar: Standard Weather radar

Radar Warning Receiver: None

Chaff /Flare Dispensers: None

Source: Aviation Week Intelligence Network

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