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Rare sighting of an Airbus A310 in an unusual 'candy cane' or hybrid livery, likely during transition or storage, at a European airport.
Š Unknown
Spotter's notes
Aircraft appears to be in storage or repaint process (faded tail and striped fuselage). A rare widebody sighting, especially in this unfinished livery.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A310
Model
A310
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Possibly former Lufthansa or ex-European operator (livery suggestive but unclear)
Livery
Candy cane/hybrid livery (unusual paint scheme, possibly partially stripped or primer for Lufthansa or former airline)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D (cannot confirm visually, both used on A310)
Thrust
213â231 kN (depending on engine variant)
Wingspan
43.89 m
Length
46.66 m
Height
15.80 m
MTOW
164,000 kg
Range
5,150â9,600 km depending on variant
Capacity
220 passengers (typical, 265 max, varies by config)
Cruise Speed
860 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3/4, ~89â97 dB on approach (varies by engine)
