Airbus A300-600ST (Super-Transporter) or Beluga
A300-600ST / Range (40 Tons)
- 1,501 nm/1,727miles Range (26 Tons) -
2,501NM/2,878miles
Speed 780 km/hr (421kts) 484 mph.
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Specifications
Cockpit Crew............................... 2
Cargo Capacity............................ 47 tons (94,000 pounds)
Length........................................ 56.15 meters (184 ft 3 in)
Wingspan................................... 44.84 meters (147 ft 1 in)
Height........................................ 17.24 meters (56 ft 7 in)
Typical Empty Weight.................. 86 tons (172,000 pounds)
MTOW (Max Take-off Weight)...... 155 tons
Typical Cruising Speed................. Mach 0.73 (484 MPH)
Service Ceiling............................ 35,000 ft
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ROLE
The Airbus
A300-600ST (Super Transporter) or Beluga, is a
version
of the standard A300-600 wide-body airliner modified to carry aircraft
parts and oversized or awkward cargo. It was officially called the
Super Transporter at first, but the name Beluga became popular and
has now been officially adopted.
The Universal
Airlines A300-600ST is provided with the "Autoland" capability
certified and tested for FS2004 (ACOF) use.