Airbus Beluga Airbus Industrie F-GSTD
- Manufacturer:
- Airbus
- Type / Model:
- Beluga
- Registration:
- F-GSTD
- Colour Scheme:
- Airbus Industrie
- Location:
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Stuart Lawson
- Date Taken:
- 04/03/2022
- Image ID:
- #399166
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 5000 x 3349
- Image Description:
- Diversion into Birmingham from Chester due to a Technical issue with the aircraft
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Aircraft Data
The Beluga, or Super Transporter is a rebuilt version of the A300, with a new outsize fuselage used to carry components of Airbus aircraft between the factories around Europe.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1994 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 - 0 |
Power
Uses the CF6-80C2A8 with 59000lb thrust.
| Engine Count | 2 | |
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Dimensions
| Length | 56.16 m. 184 ft. 3 in. |
| Wing Span | 44.81 m. 147 ft. 0 in. |
| Height | 17.07 m. 56 ft. 0 in. |
| Empty Weight | 133476 kg. 294000 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 155132 kg. 341700 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 678 kph 421 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 563 kph 350 mph |
| Ceiling | 10668 m. 35000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2398 1295 nm km. |
| Max Range |
4630
2500
nm
km.
Range very dependent on load carried, 1295 nm is the range with 40 tonnes of payload. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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