Airbus A330-300
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus A330-300 is a medium and long-haul widebody airliner built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 1992 and entered service in 1994. A long-range twin sharing its wing and cockpit with the A340 to save development cost.
- Top speed871 km/h (541 mph)
- Range11,750 km (7,301 miles)
- First flight1992
- Wingspan60.3 m (198 ft)
Airbus A330-300 specs
| Top speed | 871 km/h (541 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.82 (about 871 km/h) |
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| Range | 11,750 km (7,301 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 12,500 m (41,011 ft) |
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| Length | 63.7 m (209 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 60.3 m (198 ft) |
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| Height | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 242 t (533,513 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 277 seats typical |
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| Engines | 2 × turbofan |
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| First flight | 1992 |
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| Entered service | 1994 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus A330-300 facts
- It was developed alongside the four-engine A340 and shares the same wing.
- More than 1,500 A330s have been delivered.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus A330-300 first fly?
In 1992.
Who built the Airbus A330-300?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus A330-300 fly?
Its top speed is 871 km/h (541 mph).
How far can the Airbus A330-300 fly?
About 11,750 km (7,301 miles).
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