A rare sight: the iconic Airbus Beluga super transporter taxiing in its striking blue and white livery.
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Airbus Beluga XL Nr.2 prepares to fly to Saint Nazaire
Aircraft identity
Registration
F-GXLH
ICAO Type
A337
Model
A330-743L BelugaXL
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Airbus Transport International
Airline Code
BGA / 4Y
Livery
Airbus Beluga
Military
Civilian
Technicals
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
4,074 km
Capacity
53 t (cargo capacity, approx 53,000 kg)
Cruise Speed
737 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant
Location
Airport Code
XFW/EDHI
Airport Name
Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
Runway
05
Camera
Device
iPhone 17