The
Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refueling tanker aircraft based on the civilian A330-200 and it is now Win the Indian contract for six re-fuller as bases of life cycle cost and under final contract negotiation.
The A330 MRTT has a maximum fuel capacity of 111,000 kg (240,000 lb)
without the use of additional fuel tanks, which leaves space for the
carriage of 45,000 kg (99,000 lb) of additional cargo.
The A330 MRTT cabin can be modified to carry up to 380 passengers in a
single class configuration, allowing a complete range of configurations
from maximized troop transport to complex customization suitable for VIP
and guest missions. The A330 MRTT can also be configured to perform
Medical Evacuation (Medevac) missions; up to 130 standard stretchers can
be carried. 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. Like the
A330-200, the A330 MRTT includes two lower deck cargo compartments
(forward and aft) and a bulk area capability. The cargo hold has been
modified to be able to transport up to 8 military pallets in addition to
civilian
