The story
The A330-200 is the medium-haul widebody that refuses to retire. Airlines in Asia and Europe still depend on it.
Fun fact
Airbus built the A330-200 to take on Boeing's 767-300ER: a shortened A330-300 with much more range.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A330-200?
Shorter fuselage than -300. Same wing. Four-wheel bogies distinguish it from 777.
What does a A330-200 sound like?
Same engine notes as -300, slightly different cabin acoustics due to shorter barrel.
How fast is the A330-200?
Top speed is 470 kts.
How many passengers does the A330-200 carry?
Up to 406. A typical layout is 247 (2-class).
How far can the A330-200 fly?
Range is about 7,250 nmi.
How big is the A330-200?
It is 193 ft 0 in long and 197 ft 10 in across the wings.
When did the A330-200 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1997.
How many A330-200s have been built?
660+ built.
How rare is a A330-200 in Bogey?
UNCOMMON. Not rare, but not every day either. Worth looking up for. Your first A330-200 catch is worth 50 points.
