Airbus A300
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus A300 is a medium-haul widebody airliner built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 1972 and entered service in 1974. The first twin-engine widebody: many passengers on medium routes with only two engines.
- Top speed833 km/h (518 mph)
- Range7,540 km (4,685 miles)
- First flight1972
- Wingspan44.8 m (147 ft)
Airbus A300 specs
| Top speed | 833 km/h (518 mph) |
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| Range | 7,540 km (4,685 miles) |
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| Length | 54.1 m (177 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 44.8 m (147 ft) |
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| Height | 16.5 m (54 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 172 t (378,530 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 247 to 266 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 1972 |
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| Entered service | 1974 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus A300 facts
- Airbus's very first aircraft, and the world's first twin-engine widebody jet.
- Many still fly as freighters for FedEx and UPS.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus A300 first fly?
In 1972.
Who built the Airbus A300?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus A300 fly?
Its top speed is 833 km/h (518 mph).
How far can the Airbus A300 fly?
About 7,540 km (4,685 miles).
Photos, a true-scale silhouette, quizzes, flashcards, the Size Lab and the Sky Run game.
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