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Airbus A350
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The Airbus
A350 (Airbus response to the Boeing 787) is
based on the A330, but with substantial
improvements to boost range. It offers a maximum
of operational commonality with the current
A330/A340 line - including Common Type Rating
with the A330.
New
technologies used in the Airbus A350 are taken
from other Airbus programs, mainly the A380.
Airbus proven expertise in the development and
application of composites and innovative new
materials will be used to incorporate a high
percentage of lightweight structural materials,
such as Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
and aluminum-lithium alloys. For example, the
A350 wing will be largely manufactured using
CFRP. Furthermore, the Airbus A350 wing will
deliver exceptional low and high-speed
efficiency thanks to cutting-edge design and
manufacturing techniques and the integration of
‘droop nose’ technology from the A380.
The Airbus
A350 will further enhance Airbus’ reputation for
providing the most comfortable long-range cabins
in the sky, featuring solid-state lighting
technology to enable maximum customization and
passenger comfort, and full compatibility with
the latest generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)
systems. Cabin services will be controlled
through the unique Airbus Cabin
Intercommunication Data System (CIDS). Both
versions of the aircraft may be fitted with
spacious crew rest facilities for up to two
pilots and eight cabin crew, facilities which
have already proved successful on A340-500/-600
aircraft currently in service.
Airbus A350
time-line:
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October
2004 - further information filtering through
indicated that Airbus is planning two A350
variants, based on the fuselage lengths of
the A330-200 (250 seats) and the A330-300
(295 seats).
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December
10, 2004 - Airbus has received approval from
its shareholders, EADS and BAE Systems to
begin making firm commercial offers to
launch customers for two new members of its
wide-body Family.
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October 6,
2005 - Following approval by its
shareholders, EADS and BAE Systems, Airbus
has formally launched the new passenger
long-range A350 aircraft, for which it has
already received 140 firm order commitments
from nine world-renowned customers.
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Developing nation: |
Europe |
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Manufacturer/designer: |
EADS
- Airbus Industries. |
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Production line: |
Toulouse - Blagnac, France. |
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aircraft: |
Long-range airliner. |
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First flight: |
mid 2008. |
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First delivery: |
2010. |
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Airbus A350-800 |
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Cockpit crew: |
two
pilots. |
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Passengers three class: |
245. |
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Cabin length: |
45,5
m.
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Cabin diameter: |
5,3
m.
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Cargo volume: |
114,7 m³.
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| LD3
Containers in belly: |
26.
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Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets: |
8 + 2 LD3's. |
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Wing span: |
61,1 m. |
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Wing area: |
362
m². |
| Wing
sweep: |
30
degrees. |
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Fuselage length: |
58,8 m. |
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Fuselage diameter: |
5,64 m. |
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Height: |
17,4 m. |
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Engines: |
- two General Electric GEnx 72A1
turbofans rated 311 kN.
- two Rolls-Royce Trent 1711 is
expected to be offered later. |
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Weight: |
- Max. zero-fuel weight: 170.000
Kg.
- Fuel: 139.100 liter.
- Max. payload: 35.700 Kg.
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Max. take off weight: |
245.000 Kg. |
| Max.
landing weight: |
182.000 Kg. |
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Max. speed: |
Mach 0.86.
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Range: |
- max.
range 16.300 km. |
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Airbus
A350-900*
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Passengers three class: |
300.
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Cabin length: |
52
m. |
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Cargo volume: |
147,2 m³. |
| LD3
Containers in belly: |
34.
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Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets: |
11. |
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Fuselage length: |
65,2 m. |
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Weight: |
- Max. zero-fuel weight: 180.500
Kg.
- Fuel: 139.100 liter.
- Max. payload: 44.900 Kg.
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Max. take off weight: |
245.000 Kg. |
| Max.
landing weight: |
192.500 Kg. |
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Max. speed: |
Mach 0.86.
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Range: |
- max.
range 13.890 km. |
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Generally similar to the Airbus A350-800
except in the following particulars.
Airbus A350 production:
In December 2004, the market for aircraft in
the 250-300 seat category was estimated by Airbus at some
3,100 new aircraft over the next 20 years, of which the
company expected to get at least 50 per cent.
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