Are there any A300 still flying?
Are there any A300 still flying?
Over the 30 years it was in production, 567 aircraft were delivered to 22 different carriers, according to data from ch-aviation. Today, around 170 A300s are still in service, despite their age. The vast majority, however, are cargo aircraft.
How much does a A300 cost?
The A300 provided Airbus the experience of manufacturing and selling airliners competitively. The basic fuselage of the A300 was later stretched (A330 and A340), shortened (A310), or modified into derivatives (A300-600ST Beluga Super Transporter). In 2006, unit cost of an -600F was $105 million.
How fast is a A300?
Details
| Measurement | A300B4 | A300-600F |
|---|---|---|
| Cruising speed | mach 0.78 (833 km/h, 518 mph, 450 knots at 35,000 ft) | |
| Maximum speed | mach 0.86 | mach 0.82 (876 km/h, 544 mph, 473 knots at 35,000 ft) |
| Engines | CF6-50C2 or JT9D-59A | CF6-80C2 or PW4158 |
| Cockpit crew | Three | Two |
How many passengers can a A300 carry?
A typical seating arrangement fits between 210 and 250 passengers in a three-class layout, carried over non-stop distances of more than 4,000 km. Additionally, its 222-inch wide-body fuselage cross-section accommodates industry-standard LD3 containers/freight pallets in the spacious lower-deck holds.
Who flew the A300?
List of Airbus A300 operators
| Airline | Orders | Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Onur Air | ||
| Pakistan International Airlines | 4 | 4 |
| Pan American World Airways | 12 | 12 |
| Pan American Airways (1996-1998) |
How far can the A300 fly?
Metric
| Range | 7 500 km |
|---|---|
| Max take-off weight | 170.5 – tonnes |
| Max landing weight | 140 tonnes |
| Max zero fuel weight | 130 tonnes |
| Max fuel capacity | 68 150 litres |
How much runway does a A300 need?
For A300/A310 and A330/A340 aircraft, 45m is the minimum runway width recommended as per ICAO. For operations on runway width less than 45m, Airbus can provide Operators with an assessment on case by case basis that takes into account ICAO recommendations, runway characteristics, and aircraft characteristics.
Is Airbus A300 safe?
The Airbus A300 is widely regarded as a reliable aircraft with a good safety record, and has had only eight officially published fatal incidents in 24 years.
Did the A300 have a flight engineer?
The A300 had a full engineer panel. Not all. Airbus offered an option of 2-man cockpit for the basic A300B models. It was called FF – Forward Facing.
