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 at about 472 kts. Requires about 16.4k ft of field length for takeoff.
2x JetHeavyRECAT CFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | C (Lower heavy) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 3,200 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 110 kts |
| Landing speed | 125 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~472 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | M0.82 (~484 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 16,405 ft / 2.70 nm / 5,000 m |
| Landing field length | 9,333 ft / 1.54 nm / 2,845 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |
Where you'll see it
The Airbus A300-600 is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.