Spanish Ministry of Defence
signs order for three Airbus A330
MRTT
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Getafe, 12 November 2021
– The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed the formal order for the
acquisition of three Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft
(MRTT).
Under the agreement, the handover of the first aircraft in
transport configuration is scheduled in the coming days, followed by its
conversion to MRTT in 2024. The handover of the first fully converted aircraft
is scheduled in 2023 and the third and final unit in 2025.
The contract
covers associated support such as spares, ground support equipment, training and
in-service support until the end of the contract.
The aircraft, acquired
from Iberia, will be converted into military tanker transport at Airbus’ Spanish
headquarters in Getafe, Spain. It will be equipped with a state-of-the-art hose
& drogue refuelling system and a specific Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) kit.
The A330 MRTT fleet will be operated by the Spanish Air Force 45 Wing, based in
Torrejón Air Base (Madrid).
‘With the addition of A330 MRTT to its fleet,
the Spanish Air Force acquires a key and proven new capability, that will
enhance and support overseas operations, as well as medevac missions, on which
the aircraft played a key role during the Covid-19 pandemic crisis worldwide,’
said Jean-Brice Dumont, Executive Vice President Military Aircraft at
Airbus.
The A330 MRTT is the only next generation strategic tanker and
transport aircraft flying and available today. The large 111 tonnes / 245,000 lb
basic fuel capacity of the successful A330-200 airliner, from which it is
derived, enables the A330 MRTT to excel in Air-to-Air Refuelling missions
without the need for additional fuel tanks.
Thanks to its wide-body
fuselage, the A330 MRTT can also be used as a dedicated transport aircraft able
to carry up to 300 troops, or a payload of up to 45 tonnes/99,000 lb. It can
also easily be converted to accommodate light and intensive care stations for
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC).
With more than 250,000 flight hours
achieved, the A330 MRTT counts 51 deliveries to 13 customers.
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