The story
The A300 was the first Airbus and the first twin-engine widebody. It proved that European collaboration could build world-class aircraft. Most are freighters now, hauling UPS and FedEx packages.
The A300 Beluga — a modified version with a massive cargo hold — carries Airbus aircraft parts between factories.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A300-600?
Wide fuselage, twin engines. Almost all are freighters now. FedEx and UPS are the primary operators.
What does a A300-600 sound like?
Classic twin CF6 widebody roar — you hear them late at night on FedEx runs.
How fast is the A300-600?
Top speed is 459 kts.
How many passengers does the A300-600 carry?
Up to 361. A typical layout is 266 (2-class).
How far can the A300-600 fly?
Range is about 4,050 nmi.
How big is the A300-600?
It is 177 ft 5 in long and 147 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the A300-600 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1983.
How many A300-600s have been built?
313 built.
How rare is a A300-600 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first A300-600 catch is worth 25 points.
