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A330 MRTT (A3R Certification)
Airbus · EU
Airbus's A3R system uses high-definition cameras and automated control laws to fly the refueling boom into the receiver's receptacle. This reduces the workload for the crew and paves the way for unmanned tankers to refuel both manned and unmanned aircraft in the future.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 880 km/h |
| Range | 14,800 km |
| Ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 772B turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
J-35 "Blue Shark" (Carrier Testing) →
Other
A330 MRTT (A3R Certification)
Airbus · EU
Airbus's A3R system uses high-definition cameras and automated control laws to fly the refueling boom into the receiver's receptacle. This reduces the workload for the crew and paves the way for unmanned tankers to refuel both manned and unmanned aircraft in the future.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 880 km/h |
| Range | 14,800 km |
| Ceiling | 13,000 m |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 772B turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.