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Airbus A330 MRTT+ Next-Generation Tanker Variant

The Airbus A330 MRTT+ is the next-generation evolution of the A330 MRTT strategic tanker, based on the A330-800 and integrating Trent 7000 engines, optimised wing aerodynamics, longer-span wingtip devices, an upgraded cabin, and a 242-tonne maximum take-off weight.

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Identity

Aliases
A330 MRTT+A330 MRTT PlusAirbus A330 MRTT Plus
Family Name
Airbus A330 MRTT+
Full Name
Airbus A330 MRTT+ Next-Generation Tanker Variant
Roles
militarycargoutilityair_ambulance
Status
development
Type
aircraft
Variant Name
MRTT+

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
242,000
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Airbus A330 MRTT+ is the next-generation evolution of the A330 MRTT strategic tanker, based on the A330-800 and integrating Trent 7000 engines, optimised wing aerodynamics, longer-span wingtip devices, an upgraded cabin, and a 242-tonne maximum take-off weight.
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Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    A330 MRTT+ Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 installation
    Notes
    Airbus identifies the MRTT+ as the A330-800-based evolution with Trent 7000 engines; the child-level relationship does not infer a narrower certified Trent 7000 suffix.

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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:57:18 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:57:18 UTC