Airbus A310-300
Airbus · A310
Shorter-range widebody that found a second life as a military tanker and cargo aircraft after most passenger operators retired it.
A heavy twin-engine jet that cruises at Mach 0.80. Requires about 13.9k ft of field length for takeoff.
2x JetHeavyRECAT DFL410 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Heavy (H) |
| RECAT-EU category | D (Upper medium) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (FL410) |
| Max climb rate | 3,000 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 | M0.80 (~459 kts TAS) |
| Maximum speed | M0.84 (~487 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 13,914 ft / 2.29 nm / 4,241 m |
| Landing field length | 9,053 ft / 1.49 nm / 2,759 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |
Where you'll see it
The Airbus A310-300 is a widebody aircraft. While less common in modern fleets, you'll still encounter this type in center airspace on long-haul routes.