First A-330 MRTT Phenix launched flight tests
According to the news portal TSAMTO, Airbus Defense and Space reported about the flight tests of the first multipurpose transport tanker A-7 MRTT, which was launched for the needs of the French Air Force, launched on September 330.
The first flight took place during 3 h 25 min. According to its results, deviations of the systems from normal operation were not observed.
The A-330 MRTT for the French Air Force differs from the standard A-330 MRTT with modified structural elements, enhanced aerodynamic characteristics to reduce fuel consumption by 1%, upgraded on-board computer and additional military systems.
This machine is created by upgrading the standard A-330 old building. Before her first A-330 MRTT enhanced version (MRTT Enhanced), ordered by singaporemade its first flight in September 2016 of the year.
It is assumed that the A-330 MRTT, planned for delivery to the French air fleet under the designation “Phoenix” (Phenix; Phoenix), will be equipped with Thales avionics with Trent 700 aircraft engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce, a refueling system including a refueling rod (ARBS) and winged containers with a refueling unit with a hose and a docking station.
It is possible to adapt the product to carry passengers to 272. A medical evacuation version is available with the MORPHEE intensive care module for 10 patients and 88 passengers. In this case, the cargo hatch will simplify the loading of bedridden patients. It also allows you to use A-330 MRTT to perform transport tasks.
Improvement of military systems includes equipment with a modernized task scheduling system (MPS), a modified boom upgrading system (Boom Upgrade 3), a refueling visualization system, equipment of one’s own or someone’s standard Mode.5 and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcasting system ADS-B ( Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast).
Contracts for the supply of the French Air Force A-330 MRTT multi-purpose tanker trucks were concluded with Airbus Defense and Space in November 2014 of the year (1 units) and December 2015 of the year (8 units). It is expected that another 3 aircraft will be ordered in the 2018 year. Total Air Force needs 12 machines of this type. Their deliveries are scheduled for 2018 - 2025 years. The A-330 MRTT is designed to replace the 13 tanker aircraft KC-135R and C-135FR from Boeing, as well as two A340 and three A310.
Currently, 8 countries have ordered 51 A-330-200 MRTT aircraft, of which 28 units have already been delivered.
The first flight took place during 3 h 25 min. According to its results, deviations of the systems from normal operation were not observed.
(c) Airbus
The A-330 MRTT for the French Air Force differs from the standard A-330 MRTT with modified structural elements, enhanced aerodynamic characteristics to reduce fuel consumption by 1%, upgraded on-board computer and additional military systems.
This machine is created by upgrading the standard A-330 old building. Before her first A-330 MRTT enhanced version (MRTT Enhanced), ordered by singaporemade its first flight in September 2016 of the year.
It is assumed that the A-330 MRTT, planned for delivery to the French air fleet under the designation “Phoenix” (Phenix; Phoenix), will be equipped with Thales avionics with Trent 700 aircraft engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce, a refueling system including a refueling rod (ARBS) and winged containers with a refueling unit with a hose and a docking station.
It is possible to adapt the product to carry passengers to 272. A medical evacuation version is available with the MORPHEE intensive care module for 10 patients and 88 passengers. In this case, the cargo hatch will simplify the loading of bedridden patients. It also allows you to use A-330 MRTT to perform transport tasks.
(c) Airbus
Improvement of military systems includes equipment with a modernized task scheduling system (MPS), a modified boom upgrading system (Boom Upgrade 3), a refueling visualization system, equipment of one’s own or someone’s standard Mode.5 and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcasting system ADS-B ( Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast).
Contracts for the supply of the French Air Force A-330 MRTT multi-purpose tanker trucks were concluded with Airbus Defense and Space in November 2014 of the year (1 units) and December 2015 of the year (8 units). It is expected that another 3 aircraft will be ordered in the 2018 year. Total Air Force needs 12 machines of this type. Their deliveries are scheduled for 2018 - 2025 years. The A-330 MRTT is designed to replace the 13 tanker aircraft KC-135R and C-135FR from Boeing, as well as two A340 and three A310.
Currently, 8 countries have ordered 51 A-330-200 MRTT aircraft, of which 28 units have already been delivered.
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