Passenger Carrier

The A330 MRTT features the standard Airbus 222 in (5.63 m) cross-section. It is a true widebody that provides optimum efficiency in the cabin and lower deck cargo compartments.

The A330 wing is large enough to hold all the fuel needed to make the A330 MRTT a high performing tanker without impairing the fuselage capacity to carry passengers and/or cargo.

The cabin incorporates the following features:
• Choice of 4, 5, 6, 8, or 9-abreast seating
• Efficient side-by-side LD3 containers
• Full pallet capability including up to 8 full-size 463-L military pallets in
  the forward and aft cargo compartments.



The A330 MRTT cabin is designed to ensure optimum seating configurations in every class, that maximise both capacity and comfort. The cabin can be configured in a large variety of layouts from 253 seats in a three class configuration, through 298 passengers in a two-class configuration, to 380 passengers in a single class configuration. The cabin is furnished with an attractively modern design. These features enable a complete range of configurations from maximized troop transport to complex customization suitable for VIP and guest missions.

An optional Crew Rest Compartment (CRC), located in the forward cabin can be installed for a spare crew in order to increase time available for a mission.

The passenger cabin of the A330 MRTT can be provided with a set of removable airstairs to enable the crew and passengers to enter and leave the aircraft when airbridges or ground support equipment are not available.

Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
Like the A330-200, the A330 MRTT includes two lower deck cargo compartments (forward and aft) and a bulk cargo compartment capability which further demonstrates the versatility of the aircraft.
• A330 cargo compartments accept the full range of existing underfloor
  cargo containers and pallets
• Full interoperability with government chartered commercial aircraft
• No need for special containers
• Air-to-air refuelling systems do not affect cargo compartment capacity
• Maximum useable volume of 120 m3 (4200 ft3)


Medevac
Medical Evacuation (Medevac)
The A330 MRTT can also be configured to perform Medical Evacuation (Medevac) missions. The large size of the fuselage permits maximum flexibility and ensures comfort to all patients, e.g. up to 130 standard stretchers can be carried.

Light Medevac Configuration
Medical beds can be installed over the top of designated fold down seats in any seating configuration. With this facility, the A330 MRTT can be used as a troop transport on an outbound relief mission, with medical beds stowed in the lower cargo compartments and be rapidly converted into a Medevac aircraft for the return journey.

Typical Medevac Configuration
• 40 NATO stretchers
• 20 passenger seats for medical staff
• 100 passenger seats
• 2 Medical beds

Intensive Medevac Configuration
Optional critical care modules can be installed to provide a capability to evacuate seriously ill patients. The modules effectively replicate an intensive care facility in the air.
• Up to 28 NATO stretchers
• Up to 6 critical care modules
• 20 passenger seats for medical staff
• 100 passenger seats

Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
Like the A330-200, the A330 MRTT includes two lower deck cargo compartments (forward and aft) and a bulk cargo compartment capability which further demonstrates the versatility of the aircraft.
• A330 cargo compartments accept the full range of existing underfloor
  cargo containers and pallets
• Full interoperability with government chartered commercial aircraft
• No need for special containers
• Air-to-air refuelling systems do not affect cargo compartment capacity
• Maximum useable volume of 120 m3 (4200 ft3)


Cargo Transport

Optional Main Deck Cargo Compartment

The versatility of the A330 MRTT enables a large number of cargo options to be transported. From standard commercial containers and pallets through military, ISO and NATO pallets (including seats) and containers, to military vehicles and other large items of equipment which are loaded through a cargo door.



Lower Deck Cargo Compartments
Like the A330-200, the A330 MRTT includes two lower deck cargo compartments (forward and aft) and a bulk cargo compartment capability which further demonstrates the versatility of the aircraft.
• A330 cargo compartments accept the full range of existing underfloor
  cargo containers and pallets
• Full interoperability with government chartered commercial aircraft
• No need for special containers
• Air-to-air refuelling systems do not affect cargo compartment capacity
• Maximum useable volume of 120 m3 (4200 ft3)


Cargo Loading System

• Containers and pallets can be moved by an optional electrically
  powered drive system at the door area and moved down the cabin and
  locked manually
• Drive systems and sill locking are controlled from external panels next
  to the doors
• Simultaneous loading of the forward and aft compartments is possible
• LD3 containers can be loaded in pairs

Cargo Door

The A330 MRTT is designed to allow the installation of a large optional cargo door in the forward fuselage. 200 of these doors are already in service with cargo operators flying A300/A310s.

• 3.58 m (141 inches) wide and 2.56 m (101 inches) high
• Door is hydraulically operated and electrically controlled
• Door opening position: 70°

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