How to spot it
Long, slender wings ending in tall upturned winglets, a rounded nose and only two four-wheel main gear bogies identify this widebody twin.
Often confused with
Airbus A330-200
The MRTT has refuelling pods under the wings and a boom under the tail.
Airbus A330 MRTT vs Airbus A330-200: side by sideDid you know
The A330 MRTT refuels other aircraft in flight from pods under its wings or a boom under its tail, and can carry about 300 troops at the same time.
Details
| Maker | Airbus |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| First flight | 2007 |
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