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MILITARY AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT REFUELING FLIG AVIA: More Nations Want The A330 MRTT than Boeing KC-46! Here's Why PLAY YOUTUBE VIDEO Original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ_f3KAEVbg Peter Burgess COMMENTARY There seems to be no shortage of stories about poor management at Boeing ... many of which in a huge organization like Boeing are4 likely to be true! There was a time when the idea that Airbus would be competing toe to toe with Boeing was inconceivable ... but this has now become the norm and Airbus often coming out the winner! My impression is that the management at Boeing is making very slow progress in resolving a myriad of management and technical issues with the company and its products. I do not know enough to opine on what will be the likely outcome for Boeing in the years to come. My bet is that Airbus will have more visible success over the next few years than Boeing which will likely get into some form of major reorganization to make it a lot more 'manageable!' Peter Burgess
Every Nation Wants The A330 MRTT than Boeing KC-46! Here's Why FLIG AVIA Dec 22, 2024 28.1K subscribers ... 38,872 views ... 1.5K likes UNITED STATES Every Nation Wants The A330 MRTT than Boeing KC-46! Here's Why #fligavia #boeing #airbus #a330 #airbusa330neo 00:00 Intro 00:35 The reasons 02:32 A330 MRTT replacement? 04:12 Comparing KC 46 and A330 MRTT 10:10 Compatibility with Existing Defense Systems 11:44 Orders 12:51 Conclusion Every Nation Wants The A330 MRTT than Boeing KC-46! Here's Why Boeing and Airbus have never stopped competing, even in the field of aerial refueling aircraft. The proof is, that the Italian Air Force currently operates four KC-767 aircraft, with an average age of nearly 20 years. In 20 21, the Italian government announced plans to upgrade its fleet by purchasing six new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft from Boeing. However, the process was unexpectedly suspended. What happened? Could this be Airbus using the A330 MRTT to steal Boeing’s customers and dominate the market? Let’s find out! Every Nation Wants The A330 MRTT than Boeing KC-46! Here's Why According to information from Defense News, on June 2024, the Italian government decided to suspend the purchase of six KC-46 aircraft worth 1.1 billion euros due to 'unforeseen and changing needs.' Although there was no official explanation from the Italian government, experts believe that the decision to suspend this aircraft purchase may stem from two main reasons: high procurement costs and long delivery times. The high procurement costs for the aircraft are reflected in several factors, primarily the cost of each aircraft and the expenses incurred during its development and maintenance. When Boeing began producing the KC-46, the initial cost was estimated at around 150 million USD per aircraft, but due to technical issues and delays in the development process, this cost has risen significantly. According to reports, the value of each KC-46 has reached over 200 million USD, and it could even exceed 250 million USD for the fully equipped versions. Every Nation Wants The A330 MRTT than Boeing KC-46! Here's Why These issues became even more apparent as the Pegasus faced several severe technical failures, significantly impacting Boeing's reputation. At the beginning of 2024, reports revealed that the KC-46's fuel pump system encountered a serious fault, causing vibrations that damaged the air ducts in the pneumatic system. This malfunction not only disrupted operations but also led to significant repair costs. Additionally, the Remote Vision System (RVS), a core technology designed to assist with aerial refueling, also faced major problems. This system failed to perform as expected, making refueling operations difficult. These technical issues not only increased repair costs but also caused significant inconvenience to Boeing's largest customer, the United States Air Force, while eroding confidence in the KC-46's ability to meet delivery schedules and maintain quality. Thus, the maintenance and repair costs arising from these technical problems are also a crucial factor. Transcript Intro 0:00 Boeing and Airbus have never stopped competing even in the field of aerial refueling aircraft the proof is that the Italian Air Force currently operates 4 KC 767 aircraft with an average age of nearly 20 years in 2021 the Italian government announced plans to upgrade its Fleet by purchasing six new KC 46 Pegasus aircraft from Boeing however the process was unexpectedly suspended what happened could this be airb using the A330 MRT to steal Boeing's customers and dominate the market let's find out The reasons according to information from defense news on June 20th 24 the Italian government decided to suspend the purchase of 6 KC 46 aircraft worth 1.1 billion EUR due to unforeseen and changing needs although there was no official explanation from the Italian government experts believe that the decision to suspend this aircraft purchase may stem from two main reasons High procurement cost and long delivery 1:01 times the high procurement costs for the aircraft are reflected in several factors primarily the cost of each aircraft and the expenses incurred during its development and maintenance when Boeing began producing the KC 46 the initial cost was estimated at around 150 million USD per aircraft but due to technical issues and delays in the development process this cost has risen significantly according to reports the value of each KC 46 has reached over 200 million us USD and it could even exceed 250 million USD for the fully equipped versions these issues became even more apparent as the Pegasus faced several severe technical failures significantly impacting Boeing's reputation at the beginning of 2024 reports revealed that the KC 46 fuel pump system encountered a serious fault causing vibrations that damaged the air ducts in the pneumatic system this malfunction not only disrupted operations but also led to significant repair costs Additionally 2:00 the remote Vision system RVs a core technology designed to assist with aerial refueling also faced major problems this system failed to perform as expected making refueling operations difficult these technical issues not only increased repair costs but also caused significant inconvenience to Boeing's largest customer the United States Air Force while eroding confidence in the KC 46 ability to meet delivery schedules and maintain quality thus the maintenance and repair costs arising from these technical problems are also a crucial Factor Italy's A330 MRTT replacement? decision has created a gap opening up opportunities for competitors like Airbus with its A330 mrtt with a proven track record and an extensive Global customer base the Airbus aircraft could be a reasonable alternative especially in light of the growing doubts surrounding the reliability of the KC 46 by July there were signals of another competition emerging for the supply of aerial refueling aircraft for the Italian Air Force Airbus with its multi-roll tanker transport seem to have 3:02 a significant Advantage by September Italy's Ministry of Defense announced a limited European tender process to procure six new refueling aircraft along with related logistical services with a contract value of up to 1.4 billion EUR The Limited European tender format strongly suggests that the A330 MRT will likely be the sole candidate based on the common understanding of the term as of late November 20th 24 the tender results have yet to be announced but the Italian Air Force will likely become the first customer of the upgraded A330 mrtt plus version this marks a new Step from Airbus as they decide to modernize the mrtt fleet instead of using the converted a 33200 platform the plus version will be based on variant 800 a model from the A330 Neo series while this variant has not achieve significant Commercial Success this could present an opportunity for Airbus to boost sales for this aircraft with technological 4:00 advantages and Trust from its existing customers Airbus is poised to capitalize on this transition to strengthen its position in the bo military aerial refueling Market what do you think about Comparing KC 46 and A330 MRTT Italy's options for modernizing its Air Force aerial refueling aircraft will Italy choose Boeing's KC 46 or airbus's A330 MRT to enhance our prediction let's compare these two aircraft the Boeing KC 46 Pegasus is a military technological Masterpiece showcasing Boeing's superiority in the realm of military Aviation specifically designed for air refueling and strategic transport missions the Pegasus builds upon the Boeing 767 platform a series known for its trustworthiness with an order of up to 179 units from the US Air Force expected to be completed by 2027 this widebody aircraft features a Sleek low-wing design and advanced flyby wire systems providing exceptional 5:00 maneuverability to face any potential threats meanwhile the Airbus A330 multi-roll tanker transport mrtt for short stands out just as prominently representing Europe's Advanced Aviation capabilities as mentioned developed from the civilian a 330200 model the A330 MRT seamlessly combines air refueling and military transport capabilities offering exceptional versatility for Global operations these two aircraft not only demonstrate the tech techological prowess of both sides of the Atlantic but also shape the future of multi-roll military Aviation missions firstly in terms of passenger capacity the KC 46 can carry up to 114 people while the Airbus mrtt excels with its design to accommodate up to 300 passengers offering flexible support for both military and civilian missions with a length of 165 ft which is about 50.5 M the Pegasus is more Compact and agile compared to the the impressive 193 ft 6:02 which is 58.8 m in length of the Airbus aircraft the KC 46 has a wingspan of 157 F 4 in 48.1 M which is still smaller than the expansive 198 ft 60.3 M wingspan of the A330 mrtt these two designs not only highlight the differences in size but also reflect the tailored optimization strategies for their respective missions considering the size and passenger capacity differences which aircraft do you think better suits modern military operations agility or versatility secondly the KC 46 has a maximum takeoff weight of 415,000 lb which is approximately 188,000 kg while the Airbus mrtt can handle a maximum takeoff weight of up to 540,000 lb which is about 233,000 kg demonstrating it Superior Fuel and 7:01 payload capacity the Boeing aircraft can carry up to 229,230 can transport up to 245,000 lb reinforcing its role as a strategic aerial refueling aircraft with an impressive refueling range besides in terms of speed the kc-46 can reach a maximum speed of 570 mph while the Airbus mrtt is slower with a top speed speed of 547 mph therefore the Pegasus has a speed Advantage however it has a range of 6,385 nautical miles while the Airbus A330 boasts a longer range of up to 7,500 nautical miles enabling it to carry out longer missions without needing to refuel thirdly the KC 46 is equipped with two Pratt and Whitney PW 4062 f139 engines each providing a Thrust of 62,000 lb 280 kons in contrast 8:02 the Airbus mrtt uses two Rolls-Royce Trent 772b engines each generating a Thrust of up to 72,000 lb 320 kons regarding cargo capacity the Pegasus has a main cargo hold with a capacity of up to 29.5 tons distributed across 18 pallet positions while the Airbus mrtt operating as a standard A330 can carry up to 30 7 tons of cargo on the second deck with eight pallet positions or up to 300 passengers on the main deck essentially it is limited in volume on the second deck even though it can carry more it also lacks the main deck cargo door of the KC 46 meaning anything carried on the main deck must be loaded through the regular passenger doors the advantages and disadvantages of each aircraft are clear if you were an operator which aircraft would you choose comment one if your answer is the small and flexible k KC 46 to if it is 9:01 the A330 mrtt with its huge capacity not only that the KC 46 Pegasus is designed to respond quickly to any Mission seamlessly transitioning between roles of Passenger transport cargo and medical support recently a pegasus from the 22 air refueling Squadron made history with the melon project the first ever non-stop endurance Flight Around the World flying Westward from June 29th to July 1st this operation not only demonstrated the maximum endurance capability of the Pegasus but also reinforced its position as a strategic Advanced and Powerful air refueling aircraft ready to serve the air Mobility command in complex and extended missions last year the Republic of Singapore Air Force became the first force in the world to be approved for automatic air-to-air refueling operations using a refueling boom during daylight conditions with the Airbus mrtt the main goal of this automated system 10:01 is to automate the receiver aircraft's operations based on several new technologies that serve as the foundation for the upcoming automated testing system how about the Compatibility with Existing Defense Systems compatibility the kc-46 Pegasus and Airbus A330 mrrt are both designed to integrate seamlessly with modern defense systems but their compatibility with military networks showcases distinct differences the Pegasus developed by Boeing based on the Boeing 767 platform has been optimized to operate within the command and control networks of the United States and its close allies fully integrated with link 16 an advanced tactical data sharing Network the KC 46 can easily coordinate with fighter jets reconnaissance aircraft and missile defense systems of the US military this makes it a favored choice for countries with strong military ties to the us such as Japan and Israel in contrast the Airbus mrtt is designed with greater flexibility to meet the diverse defense needs of nation worldwide its compatibility with NATO 11:02 networks along with customizable communication and command systems makes it a preferred option for many European and Asian countries notably the A330 is approved for automatic air-to-air refueling operations offering a significant advantage in reducing crew workload and enhancing efficiency in modern defense missions therefore in terms of defense system compatibility the KC 46 stands out for its deep integration with US military networks while the mrtt excels in flexibility and adaptability to multinational requirements each country's choice will depend on its strategic priorities and defense needs but what aircraft is more Orders popular let's see its order book in terms of order volume the KC 46 Pegasus stands out with a total of 179 units ordered by the US Air Force accounting for the majority of production additionally the Pegasus has been chosen 12:00 by several Allied countries such as Japan Israel and Norway although International orders remain limited this indicates that the customer base for the aircraft is primarily concentrated in countries with close military ties to the United States in contrast the Airbus A330 MRT scores with the diversity of its customer base being used by over 17 countries including major Nations like the UK France Australia Singapore and South Korea a total of around 7 aircraft have been produced and delivered fewer than the KC 46 but this aircraft is highly regarded for its multi-roll capabilities and larger fuel capacity well suited to meet International demand thus while the Pegasus leads in terms of quantity the A330 has an advantage with its broad Global customer Network and flexibility in missions choosing between Conclusion the KC 46 Pegasus and Airbus A330 mrtt is not just about numbers or specifications it's about aligning capabilities with strategic needs both 13:02 aircraft represent remarkable advancements in military Aviation each with unique strengths ultimately the decision lies in how Nations prioritize their defense and operational goals which aircraft do you think better meets the challenges of modern military operations leave your thoughts in the comment thanks and see you later

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