Airbus A-330-800
The Airbus A330-800 is the smaller of the two re-engined 'A330neo' variants, combining the A330's proven airframe with new, more efficient engines borrowed from the A350 program. Despite the efficiency gains, it sold in very small numbers, since most airlines preferred either the larger A330-900neo or a completely different, newer widebody. Only a handful of airlines operate the type today, making it one of the rarest recent Airbus widebodies. Its scarcity is a notable contrast to how common its A330-300/-200 predecessors became.
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The smaller of the two re-engined 'A330neo' variants, the A330-800 sold in very small numbers and stayed one of the rarest recent Airbus widebodies.
Specifications
| Length | 58.8 m (193 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.3 m (198 ft) |
| Height | 17.3 m (57 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 406 |
| Persons on board | 220-260 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 251 t |
| Range | 8,150 NM (15,094 km) |
| Maximum speed | 496 kt (919 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,100 ft (12,527 m) |
| Fuel capacity | 139,090 l |
| Engines | RR Trent 7000 |
| Units built | 8 |
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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