Airbus Beluga A300-600ST on the tarmac in Airbus livery, one of the most iconic oversized cargo aircraft in the world.
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Spotter's notes
The aircraft in this image is the distinctive 'Beluga 1', the first of the 5 built. Its unique design allows it to carry oversized aerospace components.
Aircraft identity
Registration
F-GSTA
ICAO Type
A3ST
Model
A300-600ST Beluga
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Airbus Transport International
Airline Code
BGA / 4Y
Livery
Airbus Beluga house colors
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
General Electric CF6-80C2A8
Thrust
2 x 267 kN (60,000 lbf)
Wingspan
44.84 meters
Length
56.16 meters
Height
17.25 meters
MTOW
155,000 kg
Range
1,675 km (full payload)
Capacity
47,000 kg (cargo)
Cruise Speed
737 km/h
Noise Rating
Category 3/Chapter 3 (ICAO Annex 16)
Location
Airport Code
BOD/LFBD
Airport Name
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Camera
Device
Iphone 16