KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport - Air Force
WEBThe 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.
Airbus A330 MRTT - Wikipedia
WEBDesignated as KC-30A, the RAAF A330 MRTTs are equipped with both an Aerial Refuelling Boom System (ARBS) [13] and two Cobham 905E under-wing refuelling pods. [14] 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. [ 13 ]
KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Aircraft
WEBAug 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 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Australian KC-30A refuels two USAF airframes in clearance trial
WEBJan 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 tanker for two US airframes: the RC-135 Rivet Joint and the A-10C Thunderbolt II.
KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport - Defence
WEBThe 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.
RAAF’s KC-30A conducts AAR flight test with JASDF F-2
WEBMay 2, 2022 · The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) KC-30A multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) has successfully refuelled a Mitsubishi F-2A aircraft of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The air-to-air-refuelling (AAR) flight test programme was conducted in Japan from 4 to 27 April.
Inside the KC-30A - Australian Air Power Today
WEBThe 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.
From the archives: The KC-30A’s entry into RAAF service
WEBMinister for Defence Stephen Smith announced at the Avalon Airshow on February 26 that the RAAF’s fleet of Airbus Military KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) had achieved an initial operating capability (IOC).
First RAAF KC-30A gets comms-cyber upgrade - Janes
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has received a communications and cyber upgrade.
RAAF and Airbus partner on future capability for KC-30A MRTT
WEBMar 3, 2017 · The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Airbus today signed a research agreement to further develop the RAAF KC-30A’s capabilities. The agreement strengthens the industrial partnership between Airbus and Australia’s defence force, and will help to define the evolution of the KC-30A fleet as it reaches operational maturity and expand its ...
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