Airbus A310-300 vs Boeing 757-200
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Airbus A310-300 is faster: 900 km/h against 850 km/h for the Boeing 757-200. The Airbus A310-300 flies further: 9,600 km against 7,250 km for the Boeing 757-200. The Airbus A310-300 has the wider wingspan: 43.9 m against 38.1 m for the Boeing 757-200. The Airbus A310-300 is heavier at takeoff: 164 tonnes against 116 tonnes for the Boeing 757-200. Both first flew in 1982.
| Airbus A310-300 | Boeing 757-200 |
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| Top speed | 900 km/h (559 mph) | 850 km/h (528 mph) |
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| Range | 9,600 km (5,965 miles) | 7,250 km (4,505 miles) |
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| Length | 46.7 m (153 ft) | 47.3 m (155 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 43.9 m (144 ft) | 38.1 m (125 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 164 t (361,554 lb) | 116 t (255,072 lb) |
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| First flight | 1982 | 1982 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 220 to 240 seats | 2 crew, 200 seats typical |
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| Engines | 2 × turbofan | 2 × RB211 or PW2000 turbofan |
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| Built by | Airbus | Boeing |
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| Country | Europe | USA |
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