Airbus A310-300
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus A310-300 is a medium and long-haul widebody airliner built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 1982 and entered service in 1983. A shorter A300 with a new wing, for routes too thin for a bigger widebody.
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- Top speed900 km/h (559 mph)
- Range9,600 km (5,965 miles)
- First flight1982
- Wingspan43.9 m (144 ft)
Airbus A310-300 specs
| Top speed | 900 km/h (559 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.8 (about 850 km/h) |
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| Range | 9,600 km (5,965 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 12,500 m (41,011 ft) |
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| Length | 46.7 m (153 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 43.9 m (144 ft) |
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| Height | 15.8 m (52 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 164 t (361,554 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 220 to 240 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 1982 |
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| Entered service | 1983 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus A310-300 facts
- It is a shorter A300 with a brand new, more advanced wing.
- It was one of the first widebody jets flown by just two pilots, with screens instead of many dials.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus A310-300 first fly?
In 1982.
Who built the Airbus A310-300?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus A310-300 fly?
Its top speed is 900 km/h (559 mph).
How far can the Airbus A310-300 fly?
About 9,600 km (5,965 miles).
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