Airbus BelugaXL
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus BelugaXL is an outsize cargo transport built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 2018 and entered service in 2020. Carry whole Airbus wings and fuselage sections between factories.
- Top speed737 km/h (458 mph)
- Range4,000 km (2,485 miles)
- First flight2018
- Wingspan60.3 m (198 ft)
Airbus BelugaXL specs
| Top speed | 737 km/h (458 mph) |
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| Range | 4,000 km (2,485 miles) |
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| Length | 63.1 m (207 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 60.3 m (198 ft) |
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| Height | 18.9 m (62 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 227 t (500,444 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 51 t payload |
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| Engines | 2 × Trent 700 turbofan |
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| First flight | 2018 |
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| Entered service | 2020 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus BelugaXL facts
- Its bulging hold carries whole airliner wings between factories.
- It entered service painted with a smiling face and eyes.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus BelugaXL first fly?
In 2018.
Who built the Airbus BelugaXL?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus BelugaXL fly?
Its top speed is 737 km/h (458 mph).
How far can the Airbus BelugaXL fly?
About 4,000 km (2,485 miles).
Photos, a true-scale silhouette, quizzes, flashcards, the Size Lab and the Sky Run game.
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