Airbus A300
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| Airbus A300 | |
| First Flight: | October 28, 1972[1] |
|---|---|
| Assembled in: | Toulouse, France; Hamburg, Germany |
| Number built: | 561[2] |
| Status: | Out of Production |
| Category: | Short-Medium Haul Wide body |
| Manufactured by: | Airbus Industrie |
The Airbus A300 is the first aircraft developed by Airbus Industries in the 1970s.
The aircraft was developed into 4 different variations, and, ultimately, led to the development of the A310.
This aircraft is no longer in development but continues to be operated by various aviation services.
Specifications
- Length: 54.10m
- Wingspan: 44.84m
- Height: 16.5m
- Range with max payload: 7,500km[3]
Variants
- Airbus A300B1
The first Airbus aircraft developed to advertise the aircraft, equipped with General Electric CF6-50C engines. A second aircraft was developed and used by Trans European Airways, Air Inter and Air Algerie. The first aircraft remains preserved while the 2nd has been scrapped.