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throw0101a on Dec 4, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: United orders 50 new Airbus long-range jets to rep...

And how has the KC-46 done compared to the A330 MRTT?

dsfyu404ed on Dec 4, 2019 [–]

Per a quick check of Wikipedia it seems like they're about equal.

The KC46 is being fielded by the US and a few nations that the US traditionally use the same arms.

The A330 is fielded by the UK, a couple commonwealth nations and KSA

Total number built is in the 30s for both.

throw0101a on Dec 4, 2019 | [–]

The MRTT is being used in the field. The KC-46 not so much:

* https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29933/air-force-says-i...

* https://www.aerotime.aero/clement.charpentreau/24184-no-fix-...

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