What is a KC-30A?
The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a heavily modified Airbus A330 airliner, and enables Air Force to conduct air-to-air refuelling and provide strategic air lift.
How many voyagers does the RAF have?
The fleet is provided to the RAF by the AirTanker consortium, and a ‘core’ inventory of nine Voyagers operates from RAF Brize Norton with Nos 10 and 101 Squadrons. A further five can be provided as an emergency ‘surge’ capability if required.
What is the Airbus KC2 Voyager A330 243MRTT?
RAF Airbus A330 Voyager KC2 (A330-243MRTT) ZZ336 The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is an aerial refuelling tanker aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. A total of 12 nations have placed firm orders for approximately 60 aircraft, of which 42 had been delivered by 31st January 2020.
How many aircraft can a Voyager refuel?
Seven aircraft in the fleet can be fitted with the Cobham Fuselage Refueling Unit (FRU) which gives Voyager a centerline refueling capability primarily for use in the refueling of large aircraft. The centerline hose is 28m (90ft) when fully trailed.
What plane does the Australian Prime Minister fly in?
34 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force operates the current VIP fleet of two 737 Boeing Business Jets and three Challenger 604s for use by members of the government; in particular the governor-general, prime minister and other ministers. The aircraft are regularly used for both domestic and international travel.
How many tankers does the RAF have?
The 14-strong fleet provided to the RAF consists of seven two-point and seven three-point capable tankers and all nine aircraft within the ‘core fleet’ are operating from Voyager’s Oxfordshire home-base at RAF Brize Norton.
What is the largest RAF plane?
Globemaster (C-17)
How many Voyager aircraft does the UK have?
14 Voyager aircraft
Voyager, the RAF designation for the Airbus A330 MRTT, made its first operational tanker flight in May 2013. The UK operates a total of 14 Voyager aircraft, 5 of which are leased for commercial purposes when not required.
How many c17 does the RAF have?
8
Royal Air Force
| Type | Origin | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing Chinook | USA | 60 |
| Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | USA | 8 |
| Boeing Poseidon MRA1 | USA | 9 |
| British Aerospace Hawk T1 | UK | 172 |
Does the Australian PM have a private Jet?
Where is Airforce One kept?
Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews The base is widely known for serving as the home base of two Boeing VC-25 aircraft which have the call sign Air Force One while the President of the United States is on board. The host at Andrews is the 11th Wing (11 WG), assigned to the Air Force District of Washington.
How long can a KC 10 fly?
The KC-10A tanker can deliver 200,000 pounds (90,719 kg) of fuel to a receiver 2200 statute miles (3539.8 km) from the home base and return, or it can carry a maximum cargo payload of 169,409 pounds (76,843 kg) a distance of 4370 statute miles (7031 km).
Does the RAF have C-17?
The RAF operates a fleet of eight Boeing C-17 heavy-lift aircraft, and put simply, they are brilliant, currently doing fantastic work in Operation PITTING, the evacuation from Kabul.