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		The A310 is a shortened derivative of the Airbus A300.
		The A300 and A310 established Airbus as a major competitor to Boeing and allowed it to go ahead with the more ambitious A330/A340 family.
		A310 MRTT:The A310 has long been operated by many of the world's airforces as a pure transport, however some are now being converted to the "Multi Role Tanker Transport" configuration by EADS, providing an aerial refueling capability.
	www.oobdoo.com /wikipedia/?title=A310 (867 words)

	A310 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The A300 and A310 introduced the concept of commonality which has become one of the Airbus family's greatest marketing points: A300-600 and A310 pilots can qualify for the other aircraft with only one day of training.
		The A300 and A310 established Airbus as a major competitor to Boeing and allowed it to go ahead with the more ambitious A330/A340 family.
		A310 MRTT:The A310 has long been operated by many of the world's airforces as a pure transport, however some are now being converted to the "Multi Role Tanker Transport" configuration by EADS, providing an aerial refueling capability.
	www.wikipedia-mirror.co.za /a/3/1/A310.html (856 words)

	Air Force Technology - MRTT - Multirole Tanker Transport
		The Airbus Industrie A310 MRTT is a wide-bodied multi-role tanker transport aircraft derived from the Airbus A310-300 civil passenger and transport aircraft.
		The A310 MRTT is capable of being readily converted to the following roles: air-to-air refuelling tanker, all-cargo transporter, medical evacuation aircraft and an all-passenger transporter or combination of VIP, passenger and cargo transporter.
		The MRTT is capable of transferring 33t of fuel during a 3,000nm trail operation or 40t of fuel at 1,000nm with two hours on station.
	www.airforce-technology.com /projects/mrtt (863 words)

	Airbus A310 - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Airbus A310 is a short to medium range widebody airliner developed from the Airbus A300 and manufactured by Airbus Industrie.
		The first A310 was the 162nd Airbus off the production line, the aircraft made its maiden flight in April 1982 powered by Pratt and Whitney JT9Ds.
		The A310 has long been operated by many of the world's airforces as a pure transport, however some are now being converted to the Multi Role Tanker Transport configuration by EADS, providing an aerial refueling capability.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/A310 (558 words)

	Airbus Delivers First A310 MRTT Tankers (Sept. 30) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A total of six A310 MRTTs, to be used both for passenger and cargo transport as well as for in-flight refueling, are scheduled to be delivered to the German Air Force, which will receive four aircraft, and the Canadian Air Force, which will receive two.
		The A310 MRTT, currently the most modern tanker aircraft, is based on the A310 passenger aircraft, which was first converted to combine passenger and cargo carrying capabilities in the Multi-Role Transport (MRT) version.
		A310 MRT aircraft have been flying with the German and Canadian Air Forces for a number of years and have proven to be very reliable and flexible passenger and cargo transport aircraft.
	www.defense-aerospace.com /produit/46165_us.html (430 words)

	FLUG REVUE Aircraft Gallery: Airbus A310 MRTT
		Modification of the four A310 MRTs to MRTTs (Tankers) was approved by the German Bundestag budget committee on 6 December 2000.
		On 9 December 2003, the first A310 MRTT (10+27) fitted for the additional tanker role was presented at EADS subsidiary Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden.
		The first two A310 MRTT were handed over to the German Air Force and the Canadian Air Force, during a ceremony in Dresden, Germany, on 29 September 2004, around four months late.
	www.flug-revue.rotor.com /FRTypen/FRA310TT.htm (1045 words)

	Airbus A310 MRTT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While the current MRTTs rely on probe/drogue refueling EADS has invested $90m in research and development of a boom refueling system—as used by the USAF.
		They are now able to offer tankers from the small A310 with refueling pods to the large A330 MRTT equipped with refueling booms.
		A310 MRTT is significantly smaller than A330 MRTT.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A310_MRTT (422 words)

	Tankers - Topic Powered by eve community
		As the A310 is based on a passenger aircraft, the MRTT version, together with the three other A310 already in use with the air force, can be maintained throughout the world within the framework of Lufthansa Technik AG's civilian maintenance and overhaul programme.
		As a troop transporter, the A310 MRTT pro-vides up to 214 seats; in a combined cargo and troop-transport version, it is able to carry 12 pallets and 54 passengers.
		The A310 MRTT is based on the civilian version of the Airbus A310-300, which has very low operating, maintenance, and investment costs.
	forums.military.com /eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/4301979026/m/8881926286 (3252 words)

	Aerospace Technology - Airbus A310
		Versions include the basic A310-200, the longer range A310-300 (introduced in 1985), a cargo version (over 100 have been converted) and the MRTT multi-role tanker transport, a military tanker version which has been ordered by the German Air Force (first delivery was in December 2003).
		The A310-300 is the extended range version of the A310 aircraft and has extra fuel capacity in the tailplane trim tank.
		New advanced technology wings with reduced span and area were developed for the A310 and the delta shaped vertical wingtip fences reduce aerodynamic drag and increase the aircraft's fuel efficiency.
	www.aerospace-technology.com /projects/a310 (839 words)

	Aviation Video: Airbus A310 MRTT - Germany - Air Force
		German Air Force Airbus A310 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) simulating refuelling of two Tornado during ILA Berlin Airshow 2004.
		A310 MRTT While operated for some time as a pure transport aircraft the Airbus A310 is now being offered as the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) through the addition of an aerial refueling capability.
		While the current MRTTs rely on probe/drogue refueling EADS has invested $90m in research and development of a boom refueling system as is used by the USAF.
	www.flightlevel350.com /video_streaming.php?id=1690 (625 words)

	fuckfrance.com - In support of PA, this press release of Airbus issued last July (805193) - Read article:
		The Airbus A310 MRTT is based on the A310 passenger jet converted to a multi-role mission aircraft, providing military customers with an economic solution for passenger and cargo transport needs as well as air-to-air refuelling missions.
		The A310 MRTT is a two-point hose-and-drogue tanker utilising under-wing pods.
		The A330 MRTT represents the most advanced solution to military transport and tanking needs and -- together with the A310 MRTT -- constitutes an attractive option as replacement for older generation aircraft.
	www.fuckfrance.com /read.html?postid=805193 (456 words)

	FLUG REVUE February 2004: Airbus A310 MRTT rolls out
		The Luftwaffe's A310 MRTT's are to be equipped with two refuelling pods under the outboard wing sections.
		As a tanker, the A310 MRTT has four additional centre tanks (ACT) in the cargo bay (one of them at the front).
		In practice, however, it is likely that only three planes will actually be available for the air refuelling role, as one A310 MRTT will have to be on constant standby for the foreseeable future as an airborne intensive-care unit.
	www.flug-revue.rotor.com /FRheft/FRHeft04/FRH0402/FR0402d.htm (950 words)

	A330 MRTT
		The Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft is a derivative of the proven A310-300 and A330-200 airliners modified to perform air refueling and tactical transport missions in support of military forces worldwide.
		The A330 MRTT is a three points tanker for refueling by means of wing-mounted pods and hose-and-drogue and/or advanced refueling boom systems.
		Deliveries of Australian A330 MRTTs powered by General Electric CF6-80E1 engines are due to begin in 2008 with conversion work on the first A330-200 jetliner to be carried out by EADS in Europe.
	www.deagel.com /pandora/a330-mrtt_pm00314002.aspx (445 words)

	Flight Refuelling :: News >> 18th April 2005 >> A310 MRTT achieves flight certification and enters service with the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Airbus A310 MRTT completed flight certification and entered service with the German Air Force this week, after a comprehensive qualification programme with included Flight Refuelling's latest generation 907E aerial refuelling system.
		Flight Refuelling was awarded the contract in 2001 for the supply of specially adapted refuelling pods and control systems, which provide the optimal refuelling solution for multiple receivers at operating speeds of 200 -300 knots.
		The company has since been awarded a contract for Australian A330 MRTT Refuelling Systems, is part of the AirTanker preferred bidder for refuelling systems on the UK MoD's FSTA programme and has been awarded Preferred Supplier Status by EADS-CASA.
	www.flight-refuelling.com /news/18apr05/a310.htm (279 words)

	Northrop Grumman KC-30 Advanced Multi-role Tanker Transport Aircraft: Building on Experience (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The A310 MRTT - which has the same optimized fuselage cross-section as the KC-30 - is the world's first next-generation tanker aircraft.
		Deliveries of A310 MRTTs began in 2004 to the German Air Force and the Canadian Defence Forces.
		The A330 MRTT also was chosen as the Royal Australian Air Force's next-generation multi-role tanker/transport.
	www.northropgrumman.com /kc30/solutions/experience.shtml (230 words)

	Airbus A310 - Free net encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Image:Royaljord.a310-300.f-odvi.750pix.jpg The Airbus A310 is a medium- to long-range widebody airliner developed from the Airbus A300 and manufactured by Airbus SAS.
		Image:Bangladesh.a310.arp.750pix.jpg The A310 is marketed as an excellent introduction to widebody operations for developing airlines.
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	www.netipedia.com /index.php/Airbus_A310 (554 words)

	A310 MRTT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft is a derivative of the proven A310-300 and A330-200 airliners modified to perform air refueling and transport missions.
		The A310 MRTT is a two points tanker for refueling by means of the hose-and-drogue and/or boom systems mounted on under wing pylons.
		On September 29, 2004, the first two A310 MRTT were handed over to the German Air Force and the Canadian Air Force during a ceremony at Dresden Germany.
	www.deagel.com /pandora/?p=pm00314001 (222 words)

	Aerospacemedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Though reluctant to disclose any details for competitive reasons, he indicates that five campaigns involve the A310 MRTT (for a total of 24 aircraft, including 19 equipped with boom), while the three others involve the A330 MRTT (14 aircraft, all with boom).
		The other major EADS offering on the refuelling market is the A310-300 MRTT, a direct derivative of the commercial A310-300, of which 247 are currently in service, plus about 100 freighter conversions featuring a large cargo door.
		A total of six aircraft of this type are currently on order — two of the five A310 Polaris aircraft for the Canadian Air Force 8th Wing, and four of the seven A310s ordered by the German Luftwaffe.
	www.aerospacemedia.com /aerospace/art3.asp (1182 words)

	Airbus A310 - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The Airbus A310 is a medium- to long-range widebody airliner developed from the Airbus A300 and manufactured by Airbus Industrie.
		A300 - A310 - A318 - A319 - A320
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	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/a/3/1/A310.html (482 words)

	Northrop Grumman KC-30 Advanced Multi-role Tanker Transport: Supplying Next-Generation Tankers Worldwide
		The British government has selected the AirTanker Consortium and its A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) as the preferred bidder for its Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft requirement, while the Australian Defence Forces signed a contract in December 2004 to acquire A330 MRTTs for its new in-flight refueling aircraft.
		In addition to the A330 MRTT's competitive successes in Australia and the U.K., the shorter-fuselage A310 MRTT is being delivered to the German and Canadian air forces.
		The A310 MRTT's medevac capacity is up to 56 stretchers and as many as six intensive-care units.
	www.northropgrumman.com /kc30/solutions/generation.html (218 words)

	Aerospace Technology - Airbus A310-200F Freighter Aircraft
		The Airbus A310-200F freighter aircraft is a conversion of the A310 wide-bodied airliner by the EADS company, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), based in Dresden.
		The A310 freighter system has a high level of commonality with the Airbus/EADS Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT), also based on the A310, which was delivered to the German Air Force in October 2004.
		The A310 has the same avionics suite as the A300-600.
	www.aerospace-technology.com /projects/a310-200f (878 words)

	Euro Telematik AG - Aerospace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Airbus A310 MRTT is a wide-body Multi-Role Transport Tanker aircraft derived from the Airbus A310-300 civil passenger aircraft.
		The A310 MRTT can quickly be converted to the following roles: all-cargo transporter, all-passenger aircraft, mixed cargo/passenger transporter, medical evacuation aircraft and air-to-air refuelling tanker.
		For the air-to-air refuelling (tanker) role, the aircraft is equipped with additional centre fuel tanks, and with hose and drogue pods under the outer wings.
	www.euro-telematik.de /lr/pr_lr_5002.htm (440 words)

	Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)
		The Airbus A310 MRT for the German Air Force is a joint project of DaimlerChrysler Aerospace Airbus GmbH and Lufthansa Technik.
		The Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) concept provides for the use of the twin-jet A310 as a multi-purpose military transport and tanker.
		It is planned to enhance the MRT into a Multi Role Tanker Transport for the German Air Force through the installation of a tanker kit.
	www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/mrtt.htm (290 words)

	Canadian Aviation - Real Pilot Info for Canadian Pilots - xwave to deliver airborne mission system to Airbus Deutschland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Refueling is carried out through two pods located at each of the MRTT wingtips, enabling two fighter aircraft, such as the Tornado or F-18 Hornet, to re-fuel at the same time.
		The Airbus A310 MRTT is modelled on the commercial version of the A310-300, and can fulfill a wide range of tasks.
		For this reason, the A310 MRTT is in use by several air forces worldwide.
	www.aviation.ca /content/view/1081/2 (514 words)

	Team JCA: Raytheon/EADS CASA North America (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		With a 40 percent shareholding, EADS is the largest partner in AirTanker and responsible for the full integration of the aircraft.
		EADS will deliver two A310 MRTT aircraft to the Canadian Air Force and four to the German Air Force over the next two years.
		With air-to-air-refuelling either based on the A330-200 MRTT or the A310-300 MRTT, EADS is in a position to offer a family of superior, next generation tanker aircraft providing highest flexibility to air force customers.
	www.us-c295.com /press_release02.html (824 words)

	Flight Refuelling :: News >> 05th October 2004 >> First Airbus A310-MRTT tanker handed over to the German Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A total of six A310 MRTTs are scheduled to be delivered to the German Air Force, which will receive 4 aircraft, and the Canadian Air Force, which will receive two.
		The 907 Pod and Control System has been specially adapted for the A310 providing an optimised refuelling platform for multiple receivers at operating airspeeds of 200 -300 knots.
		Ground testing was conducted in May 2004, followed by a comprehensive flight test schedule which was completed in September 2004.
	www.flight-refuelling.com /news/05oct04/a310.htm (319 words)

	Edubourse.com - First Airbus A310 to be used for in-flight refuelling makes it debut
		The first Airbus A310 MRTT (Multi-Role Transport Tanker) converted for in-flight re-fuelling made its debut in Dresden, Germany today.
		The conversion work is being carried out by the Consortium A310 MRTT Luftwaffe, a joint venture of the two aviation com-panies Airbus Deutschland and Lufthansa Technik AG.
		According to the Consortium A310 MRTT Luftwaffe, which was founded in 1996, there is no transport aircraft anywhere in the world that lends itself to such flexible use and which has such favourable procurement costs.
	www.edubourse.com /finance/actualites.php?idActus=12989 (755 words)

	Lufthansa Technik Seeking International A310MRTT Customers
		Hamburg-based aircraft maintenance giant Lufthansa Technik and EADS Airbus GmbH are pursuing customers on four continents for expansion of their A310 MRTT multirole tanker/transport conversion program.
		First developed for the German air force, the A310 MRTT takes commercial A310s and converts them from passenger carriers to aircraft that can switch from aerial refueling tankers to flying hospitals to troop transports to cargo transports by using quick-change modules in a matter of days.
		As the Airbus A310 German Air Force Consortium, LHT and Airbus have converted four A310s to multirole capability since 1996.
	www.aviationnow.com /shownews/01paris1/airfrm16.htm (181 words)

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