THE REPUBLIC of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has received its first A330-243 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The aircraft, 761 (MRTT034, EC-332), arrived at Changi on August 14 after a direct, 14-hour flight from Spain and made its first official public appearance at the RSAF's 50th anniversary flypast on September 1. The RSAF Transport Group will receive six A330 MRTTs to replace the four KC-135RS. The Singaporean MRTT differs from the previous baseline aircraft with a new standard of flight computers, structural and aerodynamics upgrades as well as improved onboard military systems. Since it represents a new variant, flight testing of the first RSAF MRTT took longer than expected.
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