Airbus 300

First flown on 28 October 1972, the A300 was the first aircraft to be built by the multi-national Airbus consortium. The introduction into service in June 1984 for the A300-600 represented a major step-up, featuring advanced technologies including a two-crew cockpit. Total delivered : 508.

Variants:
A300B2-100: Baseline model with GE CF6-50 turbofans
A300B2K: Kruger flaps and higher T-O weight
A300B2-200: Re-designation of A300B2K
A300B4-100: Increased range capability
A300B4-200: Higher T-O weight
A300B4-300: Introduced P&W JT9D turbofans
A300B4-600: Two-crew cockpit
A300B4-600R: Two-crew cockpit and increased range
A300C4-200: Convertible version of A300B4
A300C4-600: Convertible version of A300B4-600
A300F4-200: All cargo version of A300B4-200
A300F4-600R: All cargo version of A300B4-600R

Many early B2 and B4 models converted to cargo/ freighter

Specifications: A300-600R
Accommodation: 2+361
Cargo/baggage: 147.4 m3 ( 5,206 cu.ft )
Max speed: M0.85 ( 484 kt ; 895 km/h )
Range: 4,160 nm ( 7,700 km )

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 44.8 m ( 147 ft 1 in )
Length: 54.1 m ( 177 ft 5 in )
Height: 16.5 m ( 54 ft 3 in )

Features:
Low/swept wing with winglets; twin underwing GE CF6-80C2 or P&W PW4000 turbofans; swept tailfin and low-set tailplane; widebody fuselage.

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