The Air Force asked that its next aerial refueling tanker be based on an advanced, proven commercial platform, and the KC-45 delivers. It is based on the incredibly successful A330 airliner, with excellent performance and superior reliability validated through millions of flight hours.
Success of a commercial airliner depends on two factors: performance and economics. The A330 has become the unquestioned market leader in its category, thanks to its optimized size, excellent payload capacity, modern design and low operating costs.
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