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Airbus A300B

Airbus · A30B

A twin-engine jet in the heavy category. Cruises at about 457 kts. Requires about 16.4k ft of field length for takeoff.

2x JetHeavyRECAT CFL410 ceilingILS capable

Airbus A300B

Photo: Raimund Stehmann · GFDL · Wikimedia Commons

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

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed125 kts
Cruise speed~457 kts TAS
Maximum speedM0.84 (~496 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length16,405 ft / 2.70 nm / 5,000 m
Landing field length9,333 ft / 1.54 nm / 2,845 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it

The Airbus A300B is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.


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