Airbus A300-600ST Beluga
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus A300-600ST Beluga is an outsize cargo transport built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 1994 and entered service in 1995. Carry huge aircraft parts between Airbus factories in a giant bubble-shaped body.
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- Top speed780 km/h (485 mph)
- Range2,779 km (1,727 miles)
- First flight1994
- Wingspan44.8 m (147 ft)
Airbus A300-600ST Beluga specs
| Top speed | 780 km/h (485 mph) |
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| Range | 2,779 km (1,727 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 10,700 m (35,105 ft) |
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| Length | 56.2 m (184 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 44.8 m (147 ft) |
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| Height | 17.2 m (57 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 155 t (341,713 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 47 t of cargo |
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| Engines | 2 × General Electric CF6 turbofan |
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| First flight | 1994 |
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| Entered service | 1995 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus A300-600ST Beluga facts
- It flies whole wings and body sections between Airbus factories.
- Its bulging, whale-like body gave it the name Beluga.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus A300-600ST Beluga first fly?
In 1994.
Who built the Airbus A300-600ST Beluga?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus A300-600ST Beluga fly?
Its top speed is 780 km/h (485 mph).
How far can the Airbus A300-600ST Beluga fly?
About 2,779 km (1,727 miles).
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