The story
The A350 doesn't get the headlines the Dreamliner does, but airlines keep ordering it. Carbon-fibre fuselage, quiet Rolls-Royce engines, and the range to link almost any two cities on Earth.
The A350's dark 'raccoon mask' around the cockpit windows isn't just style: Airbus says the dark surround eases windshield maintenance and evens out temperatures around the glass.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A350 XWB?
Distinctive dark 'raccoon mask' paint around cockpit windows. Curved wingtips. Four-wheel main gear bogies on the -900, six-wheel on the longer -1000. Composite fuselage.
What does a A350 XWB sound like?
Trent XWB engines are among the quietest widebody engines ever made — a smooth, low whoosh.
How fast is the A350 XWB?
Top speed is 488 kts.
How many passengers does the A350 XWB carry?
Up to 440. A typical layout is 315 (3-class).
How far can the A350 XWB fly?
Range is about 8,700 nmi.
How big is the A350 XWB?
It is 219 ft 2 in long and 212 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the A350 XWB first fly?
Its first flight was in 2013.
How many A350 XWBs have been built?
700+ built.
How rare is a A350 XWB in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first A350 XWB catch is worth 25 points.
