Airbus A-350-900 XWB
The Airbus A350 is a long-range widebody built mostly from carbon-fibre composite material, which makes up more than half of its structure. This lighter airframe, together with new-generation engines, gives it a significantly lower fuel burn than the aircraft it replaces. Its distinctive downward-curved wingtips and sculpted cockpit windows set it apart visually from earlier Airbus widebodies. The A350-900 is the original and most widely ordered version, flying ultra-long-haul routes for airlines around the world.
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The A350's downward-curved wingtips and sculpted cockpit windows set it apart visually from earlier Airbus widebodies.
Specifications
| Length | 66.8 m (219 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 64.8 m (212 ft) |
| Height | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 440 |
| Persons on board | 235-440 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 268 t |
| Range | 8,100 NM (15,001 km) |
| Maximum speed | 488 kt (904 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 43,100 ft (13,137 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Engines | Trent XWB |
| Units built | 601 |
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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