Originally Posted by
KenV
That's not a really complete picture. Yes, the belly of a A330MRTT is large...So the oft repeated mantra that a main deck cargo door "is not needed" is utter folly when you consider USAF's needs and how they operate/employ their tankers.
Who said USAF needs, other than you? For the USAF program the A330 was offered with an upper cargo deck.