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Airbus A330-800neo

Airbus · A338

Next-generation A330-800 with new Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. Kuwait Airways was the launch customer. Fewer orders than the larger -900.

Heavy-category jet with 2 engines. Cruises around 464 kts. Requires about 17.0k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.

2x JetHeavyRECAT BFL415 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling41,450 ft (FL415)
Max climb rate2,000 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed125 kts
Landing speed130 kts
Cruise speed464 kts
Maximum speed496 kts (M0.86)

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length17,013 ft (2.80 nm)
Landing field length10,937 ft (1.80 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category8

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