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A330-743L BelugaXL

Airbus · Outsize freight aircraft · Digital Age (2010–present)

A330-743L BelugaXL — Outsize freight aircraft
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The Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330-200F built by Airbus to supplement and potentially replace the original Airbus Beluga to transport very large aircraft components, such as wings. The aircraft made its first flight on 19 July 2018, and received its type certification on 13 November 2019. The BelugaXL entered service with Airbus Transport on 9 January 2020.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Manufacturer
Airbus
Operator
Airbus Transport International
Primary Role
Outsize freight aircraft
Status
Active
Service Entry
2018
Produced
2016–2023
Engine
2× turbofan
Thrust / Power
316 kN each
Length (ft)
207
Wingspan (ft)
198
Empty Weight (lb)
281089
MTOW (lb)
500449
Service Ceiling (ft)
35000
Range (mi)
2647
Max Speed (mph)
0