South Korea's Air Force Receives First Airbus A330 Tanker
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, the company announced Wednesday.
The new-generation A330 MRTT extends the endurance and range of the ROKAF’s fighter aircraft, and provides the service with strategic transport capability for passengers and freight.
In South Korean service the A330 MRTT will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, be equipped with the Airbus Refuelling Boom System, and can be configured in a variety of layouts to carry passengers and freight or for medevac purposes.
South Korea becomes the seventh member of the worldwide family of A330 MRTT operators and is one of 12 nations to have ordered the aircraft. This latest delivery brings the total in-service fleet to 35.
Fernando Alonso, Executive Vice President, Airbus, said: “The A330 MRTT has clearly established itself as the world’s premier tanker and strategic transport aircraft, and has been widely praised by the current operators. It will be a critical asset of the ROKAF and leading air forces worldwide for many decades”.
-
Airbus A330 Tanker to Help S Korean Jets Confront Neighbors Better in...
November 14, 2018 @ 10:41 AMThe South Korean military yesterday received its first Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft which will help extend the range of its fighter jets to better confront Japan and China which are in a dispute with Seoul over the Dokdo and Leodo islets. The Air Force said Monday an A330 MRTT arrived at an air base in the southern city of Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province
-
Airbus Delivers Singapore Air Force’s First A330 MRTT
September 3, 2018 @ 08:01 PMAirbus has delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Forces (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) which will replace its 20 year old Boeing KC-135 aircraft. The aircraft made its first official public appearance on Saturday 1 September 2018 at the RSAFs 50th anniversary parade
-
US Approves $141 Million Infrared Counter-measures Sale For South Korean Airbus A330
November 17, 2016 @ 10:16 AMThe US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved sale of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System, equipment, training, and support for an estimated cost is $141 million to the Republic of Korea. The DSCA delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 16, 2016
-
South Korean Cheolmae-2 Missile Accidentally Fired, No Casualties
March 19, 2019 @ 05:28 AMA South Korean surface-to-air guided missile self-exploded in mid-air after being launched while it was under maintenance at a base east of Seoul. No casualties or property damage was reported
-
Airbus Unveils New Version of H-145 Chopper at Atlanta’s Heli-Expo 2019
March 5, 2019 @ 08:57 AMAirbus Helicopters has unveiled a new version of its H-145 twin-engine light utility helicopter at the ongoing Heli-Expo 2019 in Atlanta, USA. The latest upgrade to the chopper involves incorporating five-bladed rotor to the H-145
-
South Korean KF-16 Twin-seater Fighter Crashes into West Sea, Pilots Safe
February 27, 2019 @ 09:14 AMA South Korean twin-seater KF-16D fighter jet crashed into the West Sea on Wednesday, both the pilots were rescued safely. The KF-16D warplane fell into the sea for an unidentified reason at 12:13 p
-
S Korean Team to Maintain Avionics, Mechanicals of Global F-35 Fleet
February 14, 2019 @ 08:52 AMThe United States has selected a consortium of South Korean Defense companies, ‘Team ROK, to maintain avionics and mechanicals of global F-35 fighter aircraft fleet. According to South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Ellen Lord, US undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, has announced that a consortium of Korean defense companies, consisting of Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Corp
-
South Korea, Spain to Start Aircraft Swapping Negotiations later this Month
February 11, 2019 @ 08:05 AMSouth Korea and Spain are expected to start negotiations on a proposed deal to swap Spanish A-400M military transport planes with Korean T-50 and KT-1 trainer jets as early as this month. The deal, if realized, would mark South Korea's first export of aircraft to Europe
-
Airbus Asked to Manufacture Aircraft Components, Tyres in Indonesia
February 4, 2019 @ 02:44 PMIndonesia has asked Airbus to manufacture aircraft components in the country in order to make optimal utilization of the raw materials available in the country. "We requested Airbus to plan and produce aircraft components with Dirgantara Indonesia (Indonesian aerospace manufacturing company) and urged them to make their aircraft tyres here," Antara quoted Indonesian Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan as saying during a meeting with Airbus President of Asia-Pacific Jean-Marc Nasr on Monday
_1506427120.jpg)
-
US, Allies To Deploy 200 F-35 jets In The Asia-Pacific Region In...
April 20, 2019 @ 10:26 AM -
Russia To Build New Cruise Missile-Equipped Nuclear Submarines?
April 20, 2019 @ 09:03 AM -
NATO Reacting Positively To Form Joint Working Group With Turkey Over S-400...
April 19, 2019 @ 12:43 PM -
After Loo, Russian Armata Tanks Get Anti-Skid Coating
April 19, 2019 @ 11:45 AM
-
Spectacular debut by Indian LCA Tejas fighter jet at Malaysian airshow
March 26, 2019 -
Russian Yak-130, Indian Tejas, 3 Others Receive Malaysian Light Fighter RFI
March 27, 2019 -
Pakistani JF-17 not to Participate in LIMA 2019
March 21, 2019 -
Russia Reveals Export Version of Su-57 Stealth Fighter jet, to Target Middle...
March 28, 2019
Russian Buk-M3 Viking Defense Missile System Has Enhanced Features
Russian state-run Almaz-Antey has released additional data on its latest export-version of Buk-M3 Viking air defense missile system (ADMS)
Upgraded MiG-29 to take on F-16 in the Refurbished Fighter Jet Market
The MiG-29, one of Russias most exported military jet has been upgraded in India that expands its capabilities from an...
First Public Flight of Russian Su-57 Stealth fighter at Army 2018
Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) Su-57 will for the first time perform flights during the ARMY 2018 event near...
Battle of the Air Defense Systems: S-400 Vs Patriot and THAAD
The American-made Patriot and Russian S-400 Triumf air defense systems are currently hogging international orders despite their price tags running...
Russian MoD Releases Videos of Latest Missile Production, Testing
The Russian ministry of defense on Thursday published a series of videos showcasing the production, deployment and installation and testing...
Aircraft Manufacturers Vie for $60 to $80 Billion Global Fighter Jet Purchase Programs
The market for fighter jets in countries which are expected to have open competitions is estimated at US$50 billion to...