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SAS Airbus A330-300 on final approach during a golden hour arrival, with signature blue tail and red engine nacelles glowing in evening light.
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Spotter's notes
Winglets visible are the distinctive Airbus 'sharklets' fitted to many A330s; the mountains and cityscape in the background suggest arrival into Los Angeles (LAX).
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Airline Code
SAS / SK
Livery
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or CF6 (most commonly Trent 700 on SAS A330-300)
Thrust
311 kN (Trent 772B-60) or similar, per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.7 meters
Height
16.8 meters
MTOW
242,000 kilograms
Range
10,500 kilometers
Capacity
277-315 passengers
Cruise Speed
875 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Typically 93-98 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant)