Airbus A350-900
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus A350-900 is a long-haul widebody airliner built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 2013 and entered service in 2015. A clean-sheet composite long-haul twin, built to compete with the 787 and 777.
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- Top speed950 km/h (590 mph)
- Range15,000 km (9,321 miles)
- First flight2013
- Wingspan64.8 m (212 ft)
Airbus A350-900 specs
| Top speed | 950 km/h (590 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.85 (about 903 km/h) |
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| Range | 15,000 km (9,321 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 13,100 m (42,979 ft) |
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| Length | 66.8 m (219 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 64.8 m (212 ft) |
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| Height | 17.1 m (56 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 283 t (623,902 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 315 seats typical |
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| Engines | 2 × Trent XWB turbofan |
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| First flight | 2013 |
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| Entered service | 2015 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus A350-900 facts
- An ultra-long-range version flies Singapore to New York nonstop.
- Its curved wingtips and composite wing flex visibly in flight.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus A350-900 first fly?
In 2013.
Who built the Airbus A350-900?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus A350-900 fly?
Its top speed is 950 km/h (590 mph).
How far can the Airbus A350-900 fly?
About 15,000 km (9,321 miles).
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