Phénix

E67464

Phénix is the French Air and Space Force’s designation for its Airbus A330 MRTT multirole tanker and transport aircraft.


Statements (49)
Predicate Object
instanceOf aerial refueling aircraft
military aircraft
transport aircraft
aircraftConfiguration low‑wing monoplane
twin‑engine jet
wide‑body
aircraftFamily Airbus A330 NERFINISHED
aircraftRole aerial refueling
cargo transport
medical evacuation
multirole tanker
strategic transport
troop transport
aircraftTypeDesignation A330 MRTT
basedOn Airbus A330 MRTT
countryOfOperator France
hasCapability aerial refueling via centerline hose
aerial refueling via under‑wing pods
long‑endurance flights
medical evacuation with modular kits
strategic cargo transport
strategic passenger transport
hasEngineType turbofan
hasNameMeaning phoenix in English
hasRefuelingSystem hose‑and‑drogue system
introducedBy French Air and Space Force
languageOfDesignation French
manufacturer Airbus Defence and Space
nationalDesignationOf Airbus A330 MRTT in French service
operatedBy Armée de l’air et de l’espace
French Air and Space Force
partOfProgram French tanker replacement program
replaces C‑135FR Stratotanker in French service
KC‑135RG in French service
usedByBranch French conventional air forces
French strategic air forces
usedFor in‑flight refueling of fighter aircraft
in‑flight refueling of surveillance aircraft
in‑flight refueling of transport aircraft
logistics support
long‑range power projection
medical evacuation missions
strategic airlift
strategic deterrence support
support of conventional forces
support of nuclear forces
usedIn NATO operations support
coalition operations support
strategic air transport missions for France

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Airbus A330 MRTT Phénix
airForceDesignation

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