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Airbus Beluga (A300-600ST) Heavy (Tilted Gear)

45 Drew1planes  one month ago
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The Airbus A300-600ST or Beluga, is a specialised wide-body airliner used to transport aircraft parts and outsize cargoes. It received the official name of Super Transporter early on, but its nickname, after the beluga whale, which it resembles, gained popularity and has since been officially adopted.

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.544
  • Wing Loading 43.6lbs/ft2 (213.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 872.2ft2 (81.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3009

Parts

  • Number of Parts 91
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 596