Top-down view of a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 named 'Boğaziçi' at the gate, sporting a Star Alliance logo.
© Milan Kloek Photography
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Spotter's notes
The distinctive multi-panel windshield and prominent nose section are classic Airbus twin-aisle features. 'Boğaziçi' is a common aircraft name in Turkish Airlines' fleet, named after the Bosphorus region.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Turkish Airlines
Airline Code
THY / TK
Livery
Star Alliance / Turkish Airlines
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or CF6-80E1 or PW4168A (uncertain due to angle)
Thrust
272–316 kN (61,200–71,640 lbf) per engine (varies by engine type)
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.7 meters
Height
16.8 meters
MTOW
242,000 kilograms
Range
11,750 kilometers
Capacity
277–440 passengers, typically ~300
Cruise Speed
880 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 85–95 dB, varies by phase and config)