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Airbus Beluga XL [Updated]

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The Airbus BelugaXL (A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330-200F built by Airbus to replace the original Airbus BelugaST (Super Transporter) to transport very large aircraft components, such as wings.[3] The aircraft made its first flight on 19 July 2018,[1] and received its type certification on 13 November 2019.[3] The BelugaXL entered service with Airbus Transport on 9 January 2020.[2]

Role-Outsize freight aircraft
Manufacturer-Airbus
First flight-19 July 2018[1]
Introduction-9 January 2020[2]
Status-Out of production; In service
Primary user-Airbus Transport International
Produced-2016–2023[3]
Number built-6
Developed from-Airbus A330, Airbus Beluga

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Airbus A330 Beluga XL
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 197.8ft (60.3m)
  • Length 207.9ft (63.4m)
  • Height 65.1ft (19.9m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 138,556lbs (62,848kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.601
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.021
  • Wing Loading 31.1lbs/ft2 (151.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,454.5ft2 (413.8m2)
  • Drag Points 17594

Parts

  • Number of Parts 444
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 2,926