EADS/Northrop Grumman KC-45 - Specifications

Specifications

Note: specifications denoted with a "*" are for the A330.

Data from KC-30, Airbus A330

General characteristics

  • Crew: 3 (pilot, copilot, and boom operator)
  • Capacity: 226 passengers
  • Length: 192 ft 11 in (58.78 m)
  • Wingspan: 197 ft 10 in (60.28 m)
  • Height: 57 ft 1 in (17.40 m)
  • Wing area: 3892 ft²* (361.6 m²*)
  • Empty weight: 265,657 lb* (120,500 kg*)
  • Useful load: Non-fuel payload: 104,000 lb (47,200 kg)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 507,063 lb* (230,000 kg*)
  • Powerplant: 2 × General Electric CF6-80E1A4B turbofans*, 72,000 lbf (316 kN) each
  • Maximum Fuel Capability: 245,000 lb (111,000 kg)
  • Cargo: 32 pallets

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 475 knots, 547 mph* (880 km/h*)
  • Cruise speed: 464 knots, 534 mph* (860 km/h*)
  • Range: 6,750 nm, 7,770 mi* (12,500 km*)
  • Service ceiling: 41,000 ft* (12,500 m*)

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