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Airbus A300-600

Airbus · A306

The original widebody twin. FedEx and UPS still operate A300 freighter variants, making it a regular sight at cargo hubs.

Jet twin certified to FL410 that cruises around 472 kts. Requires about 16.4k ft of field length for takeoff.

2x JetHeavyRECAT CFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryC (Lower heavy)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate3,200 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed125 kts
Cruise speed472 kts
Maximum speed484 kts (M0.82)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length16,405 ft (2.70 nm)
Landing field length9,333 ft (1.54 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

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