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Airbus A330
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The Airbus
A330 is closely related to the four engines long
range A340 with which it shares near identical
systems, airframe, flightdeck and wings, the
only major difference being the twin (versus
four) engine configuration. Differences from the
A340 aside from the number of engines are slight
changes to the wing and internal systems,
including fuel tankage.
Airbus
A330-300
The Airbus
A330-300 is the basic model of the A330 family.
The programme started in June 1987 and the first
aircraft (F-WWKA) took off on November 2, 1992.
During the test flight program in June 1994, an
A330-300 crashed close to the Toulouse-Blagnac
airport, when the pilots simulated an engine
failure. Three crewmembers and four observators
died.
Airbus
A330-200
The Airbus
A330-200 is the long range, shortened
development of the standard A330-300, the only
major difference being the fuselage length.
Because of its decreased length the A330-200
features enlarged horizontal and vertical tail
services. The first A330-200 is powered by
General Electric CF6-80E1-engines, but the Pratt
& Whitney powered variant was flown in December
1997, and the Rolls-Royce engined version flew
June 24, 1998.
Airbus
A330-200MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker and Transport)
One
of the greatest attributes of the A330 as a
tanker aircraft is its massive internal fuel
capacity, the 111.000 kg / 122 tons of fuel is
held in the wings which leaves the lower deck
available for cargo. With underfloor tanks the
fuel capacity can be further increased while
retaining main deck cargo capacity or seating
for strategic transport. The A330-200MRTT can be
fitted with a variety of refueling options, from
a new air refueling boom system developed by
EADS or two wing pods, to a combination of wing
pods and a centre fuselage refueling unit (hose
and drogue) and/or boom system The Airbus
A330-200MRTT is on order by Australia (RAAF) 5,
and selected by the UK (RAF). |
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Developing nation: |
Europe |
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Manufacturer/designer: |
EADS
- Airbus Industrie. |
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Production line: |
Toulouse - Blagnac, France. |
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aircraft: |
- A330-200 Long range widebody
airliner.
- A330-300 Large capacity medium
to long range airliner. |
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First flight: |
- A330-300 November 2, 1992
(c/n.012) F-WWKA.
- A330-200 August 13, 1997
(c/n.181) F-WWKA. |
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First delivery: |
- A330-300 December 30, 1993 to
Air Inter.
- A330-200 April 30, 1998 to
Canada 3000. |
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Airbus A330-200 |
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Cockpit crew: |
Two
pilots. |
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Passengers two class: |
- 30 business
class.
- 263 economy class. |
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Passengers three class: |
- 12 first class.
- 36 business
class.
- 205 economy class. |
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Cabin length: |
45,00 m. |
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Cabin diameter: |
5,28 m. |
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Cabin height: |
2,54 m. |
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Cargo volume: |
- Under floor 136 m³. |
| LD3
Containers in belly: |
26. |
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Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets: |
- in
belly 8 with 2 LD3 Containers. |
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Wing span: |
60,30 m with winglets. |
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Wing area: |
361,60 m². |
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sweep: |
30 degrees. |
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Fuselage length: |
59,00 m. |
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Fuselage diameter: |
5,64 m. |
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Height: |
17,40 m. |
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Wheelbase: |
22,20 m. |
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Track: |
10,69 m. |
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Engines: |
- Two General Electric CF6-80E1A4
rated 297.44 kN.
- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4168
rated 302.5 kN.
- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4174
rated ? kN.
- Two Rolls-Royce Trent 772 rated
315.9 kN. |
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Weight: |
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Empty: 120.520 Kg.
- Max. zero-fuel weight:170.070
Kg.
- Fuel: 139.090 liter.
- Max. payload: 48.988 Kg. |
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Max. take off weight: |
239.950 Kg. |
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Max. landing weight: |
181.982 Kg. |
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Cruise speed: |
860 km/h. |
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Max. speed: |
880 km/h. |
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Service ceiling: |
11.887 m. |
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Max. ceiling: |
12.497 m. |
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Max. range: |
13.057 km. |
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Airbus A330-300*
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Cockpit crew: |
Two
pilots. |
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Passengers two class: |
- 30 business
class.
- 305 economy class. |
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Passengers three class: |
- 12 first class.
- 42 business
class.
- 241 economy class. |
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Cabin length: |
50,35 m. |
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Cargo volume: |
- Under floor 162,80 m³. |
| LD3
Containers in belly: |
32. |
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Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets: |
- in
belly 11 with 2 LD3 Containers. |
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Fuselage length: |
63,65 m. |
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Height: |
16,83 m. |
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Wheelbase: |
25,60 m. |
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Engines: |
- Two General Electric CF6-80E1A2
rated 287 kN.
- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4164
rated 284.68 kN.
- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4168
rated 302.5 kN.
- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4173
rated 324.8 kN.
- Two Rolls-Royce Trent 772 rated
315.9 kN. |
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Weight: |
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Empty: 124.512 Kg.
- Max. zero-fuel weight:174.997
Kg.
- Fuel: 97.530 liter.
- Max. payload: 50.304 Kg. |
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Max. take off weight: |
239.950 Kg. |
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Max. landing weight: |
187.017 Kg. |
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Cruise speed: |
861 km/h. |
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Max. speed: |
926 km/h. |
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Max. range: |
10.742 km. |
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Generally similar to the Airbus A330-200
except in the following particulars.
Airbus A330 production:
Airbus A330, 315 built, 310 active, 51 on
order, 1 stored and 4 written off at
November 2004.
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Airbus A330
built of each variant: |
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4 - Airbus A330-201,
GECF6-80E1A2. |
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15 - Airbus A330-202, GE
CF6-80E1A4. |
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46 - Airbus A330-203, GE
CF6-80E1A3. |
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4 - Airbus A330-222, PW4168. |
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50 - Airbus A330-223 PW4168A. |
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78 - Airbus A330-243, RR Trent
772B. |
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21 - Airbus A330-301, GE
CF6-80E1A2. |
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6 - Airbus A330-302, GE
CF6-80E1A4. |
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8 - Airbus A330-303, GE
CF6-80E1A3. |
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12 - Airbus A330-321, PW4164. |
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24 - Airbus A330-322, PW4168. |
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34 - Airbus A330-323X, PW4168A. |
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8 - Airbus A330-341, RR Trent
768. |
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14 - Airbus A330-342, RR Trent
772. |
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48 - Airbus A330-343X, RR Trent
772B. |
4 Airbus A330 written-off by accidents:
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June 30, 1994. F-WWKH Airbus
A330-321 Airbus Industrie crashed close to the
Toulouse-Blagnac airport, France when the pilots
simulated an engine failure. 7 fatalities / 7 on
board.
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March 15, 2000. 9M-MKB Airbus
A330-322 Malaysia Airlines at Kuala Lumpur
IAP, Malaysia. Canisters contained with a chemical
called "hydroxy quino-line" which is used for
rust-proofing. Several canisters had leaked, causing
severe damage to the aircraft fuselage. The airbus was
considered damaged beyond repair. 0 fatalities / 266
on board.
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July 24, 2001. 4R-ALE Airbus
A330-243 SriLankan Airlines Tamil Tiger rebels
launched a major pre-dawn suicide attack on Colombo-Bandaranayake
IAP, Sri Lanka. destroyed this A330. 0 fatalities / 0
on board.
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July 24, 2001. 4R-ALF Airbus
A330-243 SriLankan Airlines Tamil Tiger rebels
launched a major pre-dawn suicide attack on Colombo-Bandaranayake
IAP, Sri Lanka. destroyed this A330. 0 fatalities / 0
on board.
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