Airbus CC-330 Husky
Airbus · France · first flew 2020 · transport aircraft
The CC-330 Husky is the Royal Canadian Air Force designation for the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, acquired to replace the CC-150 Polaris in the strategic air-to-air refuelling and airlift roles.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Large twin-aisle low-wing widebody with under-wing hose-drum units |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Canadian Air Force designation for the Airbus A330 MRTT tanker-transport
- Large twin-aisle low-wing widebody with under-wing hose-drum units
- Fly-by-wire A330 airliner fuselage with boom/HDU refuelling equipment
Visually identical to civil A330-200 at distance: long slim swept-wing widebody. Military giveaways are the refuelling boom fairing under the aft fuselage, HDU pods under each wing, and grey livery. Winglets standard on MRTT variant.
Specifications
- The Airbus CC-330 Husky has a length of 58.82 m (193 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 60.3 m (198 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 880 km/h (547 mph).
- Typical crew: 3 + mission crew.
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History
Canada selected the A330 MRTT in 2020 under Project JUSTAS as a direct commercial procurement. The RCAF designation CC-330 Husky was announced with initial deliveries expected from the early 2020s. The aircraft uses proven A330-200 airliner technology with Airbus's integrated refuelling system including a fly-by-wire refuelling boom and wing hose-drum units.
Variants
CC-330 Husky (RCAF variant of A330 MRTT); other A330 MRTT operators include RAF (Voyager), RAAF (KC-30A), and RSAF.
Where you'll see it
Royal Canadian Air Force strategic tanker/transport fleet, replacing CC-150 Polaris from the mid-2020s.
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