Airbus A-310
The Airbus A310 is a shortened, updated derivative of the original A300, with a new wing and the same modern two-crew cockpit later reused on the A300-600. It was one of the first widebodies designed from the outset for a two-person flight crew, doing away with the flight engineer's station entirely. Its shorter fuselage and lighter structure gave it better range than the A300, letting airlines fly it on longer routes. Several A310s remain in service today as military transports and tankers.
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A shortened, updated A300 derivative, the A310 was among the first widebodies designed from the outset for a two-person flight crew.
Specifications
| Length | 46.7 m (153 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.9 m (144 ft) |
| Height | 15.8 m (52 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 280 |
| Persons on board | 191-279 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 164 t |
| Range | 3,670 NM (6,797 km) |
| Maximum speed | 488 kt (904 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,000 ft/min (15.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,290 m (7,513 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,490 m (4,888 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 48,000 l |
| Engines | CF6-80/PW4000 |
| Units built | 255 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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