The Royal Australian Air Force KC-30B Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Airbus A-330s is in service with 33 Squadron at RAAF Amberley and the Squadron has 5 aircraft. KC-30Bs will be capable of refuelling F/A-18 Hornets, and FA-18E Super Hornets, Airborne Early Warning and Control Wedgetails and Joint Strike Fighters, or transporting troops domestically or internationally.
The aircraft will be fitted with advanced aerial refuelling systems, comprising a ‘fly by wire’ boom refuel system and all-electric-probe-and-drogue-system. In its transport role, the KC-30B will be capable of carrying 270 passengers. Under floor cargo compartments will be able accommodate 34,000 kgs of military and civilian cargo pallets and containers.
Advanced mission systems will also be fitted. They include the Link 16 real-time data-link, military communications and navigation suites, and an electronic warfare self-protection system for protection against threats from surface-to-air missiles.