United Elias
28-11-2003, 23:56
The EA-330/KC-330 Tanker-Transport has been developed because of a Joint request from the Elias Air Force, the United States of Credonia and the Sultanate of Kahtan for a replacement for first and second generation tankers such as the KC-135. Although Elias Aerospace has developed a tanker version of the EA-372 Global Liner (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=87858&highlight=), this aircraft is mainly suitable as a theatre tanker rather than a strategic tanker because of its smaller size.
Design
Elias Aerospace has specifically selected a new generation state-of-the-art aircraft, the Airbus A330-200, resulting in reduced risk of obsolescence that would be the case on older platforms.
A member of the family of Airbus aircraft, the A330-200 is significantly easier and cheaper to maintain than older aircraft and will therefore provide much greater levels of operational availability.
The aircraft will deliver the air-to-air refuelling task without additional fuel tanks and with no reduction in its ability to carry passengers or cargo. It has been designed to permit further enhancements and modifications throughout its service life - ensuring that it can be cost effectively upgraded if required.
Refuelling Capability
The EA-330 can carry over 50 per cent more fuel than other proposed aircraft, fly further, stay on station longer and refuel more aircraft.
The huge fuel offload of 111 tonnes is achieved without the need for additional fuel tanks. The A330-200 sets a new standard in air-to-air refuelling capability.
The aircraft can give away 68 tonnes of fuel at 1000 nautical miles during 2 hours on station, equivalent to a combat air patrol over Sicily or Iceland when operating from the UK.
Cargo/Passenger Capability
The EA-330 can accommodate a full range of universal containers and carry significantly more personnel, supplies and equipment than other competing aircraft, without compromising its fuel carrying capabilities. This enables it to transport its own logistical support on long range deployments.
The main hold will be unimpaired by AAR modifications thus making available 132 m2 for baggage and freight. The A330-200 is a true wide-body aircraft and was designed around these standard systems to maximise cargo revenue potential.
Cockpit
The aircraft is offered with two types of flightdeck either the standard A330 airbus sidestick system or a more conventional and just as advanced Boeing style similar to the 777.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2x Elias Precision Engineering EPE-80 turbofans producing 72.660lb of thrust each.
External dimensions:
Length: 193.7ft
Height: 58ft
Weights:
Max Takeoff: 514,780lb
Max Payload: 106, 660lb
Performance:
Max Speed: 0.86kts
Cruise Speed: 0.82kts
Max Range, excluding reserves with average payload: 7,650nm
Versions
-EA-330A/KC-330A- Standard Tanker version with a two point air to air refuelling points for probe and droque system.
153 million
-EA-330B/KC-330B- Tanker version with additional refuelling Boom and boom operator's station at rear of fueselage.
156 million
Options
Air to Air Refuelling Probe/Receptacle
0.25 million
Full Countermeasures Suite with chaff/flare dispensers and ECM system.
0.5 million
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/airtanker/graphics/VR002.jpg
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/airtanker/graphics/VR005.jpg
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/airtanker/graphics/VR006.jpg
Design
Elias Aerospace has specifically selected a new generation state-of-the-art aircraft, the Airbus A330-200, resulting in reduced risk of obsolescence that would be the case on older platforms.
A member of the family of Airbus aircraft, the A330-200 is significantly easier and cheaper to maintain than older aircraft and will therefore provide much greater levels of operational availability.
The aircraft will deliver the air-to-air refuelling task without additional fuel tanks and with no reduction in its ability to carry passengers or cargo. It has been designed to permit further enhancements and modifications throughout its service life - ensuring that it can be cost effectively upgraded if required.
Refuelling Capability
The EA-330 can carry over 50 per cent more fuel than other proposed aircraft, fly further, stay on station longer and refuel more aircraft.
The huge fuel offload of 111 tonnes is achieved without the need for additional fuel tanks. The A330-200 sets a new standard in air-to-air refuelling capability.
The aircraft can give away 68 tonnes of fuel at 1000 nautical miles during 2 hours on station, equivalent to a combat air patrol over Sicily or Iceland when operating from the UK.
Cargo/Passenger Capability
The EA-330 can accommodate a full range of universal containers and carry significantly more personnel, supplies and equipment than other competing aircraft, without compromising its fuel carrying capabilities. This enables it to transport its own logistical support on long range deployments.
The main hold will be unimpaired by AAR modifications thus making available 132 m2 for baggage and freight. The A330-200 is a true wide-body aircraft and was designed around these standard systems to maximise cargo revenue potential.
Cockpit
The aircraft is offered with two types of flightdeck either the standard A330 airbus sidestick system or a more conventional and just as advanced Boeing style similar to the 777.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2x Elias Precision Engineering EPE-80 turbofans producing 72.660lb of thrust each.
External dimensions:
Length: 193.7ft
Height: 58ft
Weights:
Max Takeoff: 514,780lb
Max Payload: 106, 660lb
Performance:
Max Speed: 0.86kts
Cruise Speed: 0.82kts
Max Range, excluding reserves with average payload: 7,650nm
Versions
-EA-330A/KC-330A- Standard Tanker version with a two point air to air refuelling points for probe and droque system.
153 million
-EA-330B/KC-330B- Tanker version with additional refuelling Boom and boom operator's station at rear of fueselage.
156 million
Options
Air to Air Refuelling Probe/Receptacle
0.25 million
Full Countermeasures Suite with chaff/flare dispensers and ECM system.
0.5 million
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/airtanker/graphics/VR002.jpg
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/airtanker/graphics/VR005.jpg
http://www.airtanker.co.uk/airtanker/graphics/VR006.jpg