Airbus A-330-200
The Airbus A330-200 is a shortened, longer-range version of the original A330-300, built to compete directly with Boeing's 767 and 777 on long, thinner routes. Its shorter fuselage carries less cargo and fewer passengers than the -300, but flies significantly further on a full load. For years it was one of the most common twin-engine widebodies in the sky, valued by airlines for its reliability and relatively low operating cost. Many A330-200s have also been built or converted as dedicated freighters.
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A shortened, longer-range A330-300 derivative, the A330-200 trades cargo and passenger capacity for extra range.
Specifications
| Length | 58.8 m (193 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.3 m (198 ft) |
| Height | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 406 |
| Persons on board | 253-380 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 233 t |
| Range | 7,250 NM (13,427 km) |
| Maximum speed | 470 kt (870 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,100 ft (12,527 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,500 ft/min (17.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,600 m (8,530 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 139,000 l |
| Engines | GE CF6-80E/PW4000/RR Trent 700 |
| Units built | 661 |
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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