Plane Spotting - Airbus BelugaXL (A330-743L)

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Rare sight of the Airbus BelugaXL in flight — a unique outsize cargo transporter with the iconic whale face livery.

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Rare sight of the Airbus BelugaXL in flight — a unique outsize cargo transporter with the iconic whale face livery.

ICAO Type A3ST

Model BelugaXL (A330-743L)

Manufacturer Airbus

Airline Airbus Transport International

Livery Airbus house livery (whale face)

Military Civilian

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Thrust 316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Wingspan 60.3 meters

Length 63.1 meters

Height 18.9 meters

MTOW 227,000 kg

Range 4,000 kilometers

Capacity 53,000 kg cargo payload

Cruise Speed 737 km/h

Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant