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An Air Canada Airbus A330-300 rotates off the runway in the airline's classic 'ice blue' livery.
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Spotter's notes
Air Canada A330-300
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Air Canada
Airline Code
ACA / AC
Livery
Air Canada (older ice blue/teal livery with large red maple leaf on the tail)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or Pratt & Whitney PW4168A (Air Canada operates both variants on the A330-300, but visual identification is difficult from this angle)
Thrust
Up to 320 kN per engine
Wingspan
60.3 m
Length
63.7 m
Height
16.8 m
MTOW
242,000 kg
Range
10,500 km
Capacity
Up to 300 passengers (typical 3-class Air Canada configuration: 292)
Cruise Speed
875 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 97–100 dB on approach)
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
Nikon D3300
Lens
55-300mm
