[6] Qantas Defence Services converted the remaining four A330-200s at its Brisbane Airport facility on behalf of EADS for the Royal Australian Air Force. [85][86] and officially joined the program on 14 February 2018. [14] On 30 May 2011, KC-30A A39-003, the third converted A330, arrived at RAAF Base Amberley and was formally handed over on 1 June 2011. [44][45], Saudi Arabia finalised an agreement to purchase three A330 MRTT equipped with both an Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS) and two Cobham 905E under-wing refuelling pods, on 3 January 2008. [11] Australia initially arranged to procure four aircraft with an option to obtain a fifth; this option for a fifth aircraft was exercised to allow for two simultaneous deployments of two aircraft, the fifth being for contingency coverage. In addition, the DGA stated that the fleet would be later increased to 15 aircraft. There are two versions, designated Voyager KC2 and Voyager KC3;[30][31] the former is fitted with two Cobham 905E under-wing refuelling pods, the latter with a Cobham 805E Fuselage Refuelling Unit (FRU) in addition to the under-wing pods; none are fitted with the Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS). [116] Northrop Grumman and EADS announced plans to assemble the aircraft at a new facility in Mobile, Alabama, which would also build A330 freighters. [75] In November 2012, the Ministers of Defence of 10 EDA member states (the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Greece, Spain, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Norway) signed a letter of intent to jointly procure a multi-role tanker transport.

Like the A330-200, the A330 MRTT includes two lower deck cargo compartments (forward and aft) and a bulk area capability. Our help team is on call 24/ hours a day 7 days a week including holidays. [73] On 13 December 2018, France ordered another three A330 MRTTs of a third tranche of the multi-year contract; these are powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and equipped with the ARBS and underwing hose-and-drogue refuelling pods. The refit would cost £10m but would save around £775,000 annually compared to chartering flights. Per maggiori dettagli e la descrizione di eventuali imperfezioni, consulta l'inserzione del venditore. The A330 MRTT's wing therefore requires little modification for use of these hardpoints for the wing refuelling pods.

EADS offered the A330 MRTT. La spedizione di solito viene effettuata entro 5 giorni lavorativi dalla ricezione del pagamento. [11] Australia's aircraft are configured for 270 passengers plus 34,000 kilograms of cargo. Il venditore non accetterà la restituzione. Nessuna pagina mancante o danneggiata, piegata o strappata, nessuna sottolineatura/evidenziazione di testo né scritte ai margini. Our products and services for ship and shore help improve safety, enhance compliance management, boost productivity and improve cost-effectiveness. [69][70], In September 2018, the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) announced plans to speed up delivery of the A330 MRTT Phénix, as it is known in French service, by two years, planning for the last of 12 aircraft to be delivered in 2023 rather than 2025.

[58], On 30 June 2015, South Korea selected the A330 MRTT; the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) planned to induct four tankers by 2020. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. "Belgian Defense Ministry intends to buy 3 Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft". [68] On 15 December 2015, France ordered eight A330 MRTTs, constituting the second tranche of a multi-year contract for 12 A330 MRTTs, worth €3 billion ($3.3 billion), signed by the French Ministry of Defence in November 2014. 2 n. 1/2005, MAGAZINE TOP DIVKY CZECH REPUBLIC YEAR 2005 BRAD PITT FERGIE AKTA X ANETA #1. [127] On 24 February 2011, the USAF announced that the development contract had been awarded to Boeing. [9], The Airbus/Saab team proposed an A330-based Airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) ("AWACS") variant with Saab's Erieye radar to the UK's Ministry of Defence in 2018 for the replacement of its E-3D fleet.[10]. The main deck cargo configuration allows carriage of standard commercial containers and pallets, military, ISO and NATO pallets (including seats) and containers, and military equipment and other large items which are loaded through a cargo door. The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. [93], In September 2020, Luxembourg committed to an extra 1,000 hours and as such, provide funding for a ninth aircraft by exercising an existing contract option. – Subscribe for the latest news, information and maritime solutions here. GNS, the mari…, April 27, 2020 – Voyager Product Announcements, Voyager News. [140], On 10 September 2012, an A330 MRTT's refuelling boom became detached in flight at an altitude of 27,000 ft (8,200 m) in Spanish airspace. The first delivery is planned for 2018. The boom then became uncontrollable and oscillated until it broke off the boom assembly at the pivot point. In May 2009, India chose the A330 MRTT over the Il-78. The IAF is said to compare the aircraft on compatibility with its current aircraft, life-cycle costs, interoperability with current and future assets, and potential funding and technology transfer options with state-owned aircraft manufacturer Indonesian Aerospace. Initial deliveries were expected in 2018, with further handovers of one or two per year until 2025. [16] On 3 December 2012, the fifth KC-30A was delivered to the RAAF.