The story
The A310 was a shortened A300 with a two-crew glass cockpit. Only a few dozen still fly, mostly as government VIP jets, plus a handful of passenger and cargo airframes.
Fun fact
The Canadian and German air forces operated A310s as tanker-transports for decades.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A310?
Shorter than A300, same wide cross-section. Wingtip fences. Very few left flying — a true rarity.
What does a A310 sound like?
Old-school high-bypass turbofans — a deep, rumbling roar.
How fast is the A310?
Top speed is 459 kts.
How many passengers does the A310 carry?
Up to 280. A typical layout is 220 (2-class).
How far can the A310 fly?
Range is about 5,150 nmi.
How big is the A310?
It is 153 ft 1 in long and 144 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the A310 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1982.
How many A310s have been built?
255 built.
How rare is a A310 in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first A310 catch is worth 250 points.
