Transport & tanker
WeaponSpecs tracks 21 transport & tanker models from 8 countries, including the C-130J Super Hercules, C-17 Globemaster III, A330 MRTT. Compare any of them side by side on speed, range, firepower, protection and public unit cost, or use the Decision Advisor to rank them against your own mission priorities.
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20 transport & tanker match-ups
Grouped by system, A to Z. Every entry opens a full side-by-side spec comparison.
C-130J Super Hercules 6
C-17 Globemaster III 5
C-5M Super Galaxy 2
Y-20 1
Pick two or more transport aircraft below, then hit Compare.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 
Embraer Defense & Security 
Airbus Defence and Space 
Rheinmetall Frequently asked questions
How many transport & tanker systems are there? +
WeaponSpecs tracks 21 transport & tanker systems with full, filterable specifications you can compare side by side.
Which transport & tanker is the fastest? +
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries Kawasaki P-1 is the fastest transport & tanker we track, at 996 km/h.
Which transport & tanker has the longest range? +
The Airbus Defence and Space A330 MRTT has the longest range among the transport & tanker systems in our database, at 14,800 km.
How much do transport & tanker systems cost? +
Public unit-cost figures for transport & tanker systems are approximations at best, defense pricing depends on contract terms, offsets and configuration. Use the compare tool to see the public figures we do have side by side.