Aircraft
4K

A DHL Airbus A300-600RF freighter on short final, characteristic in its iconic yellow and red cargo livery.

Want more features?

Download the PlaneSpot app to identify planes, track your spottings, and connect with other aviation enthusiasts.

Download on the App Store

📝 Spotter's notes

A DHL Airbus A300-600RF freighter on short final, characteristic in its iconic yellow and red cargo livery.

âœˆī¸ Aircraft identity

Registration D-AEAS
ICAO Type A300
Model A300B4-600RF
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline DHL
Airline Code DHK (FOR DHL AIR UK OR DHL) / D0 (FOR DHL AIR UK OR DHL)
Livery DHL (standard DHL yellow/red cargo livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine General Electric CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D (typical for A300-600F)
Thrust 233–266 kN (52,500–59,600 lbf) per engine (depending on variant)
Wingspan 44.84 meters
Length 54.08 meters
Height 16.5 meters
MTOW 171,700 kilograms
Range 7,500 kilometers
Capacity 48,000 kilograms (cargo)
Cruise Speed 870 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 3 (older standard); 95-100 dB typical for takeoff climb phase

📍 Location

Airport Code LHR/EGLL
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport