Aircraft Type
Airbus A310-200 “European Connector”
The Airbus A310-200 was an important early wide-body airliner that helped establish Airbus as a serious competitor to Boeing in the commercial aviation market. It was a shortened version of the A300 and served as a versatile medium to long-haul passenger aircraft during the 1980s and 1990s.
IATA312ICAOA310ManufacturerAirbusScore5.90/10StatusIn Production
Pioneered Airbus's early wide-body design philosophy by offering improved fuel efficiency and range compared to its predecessor, the A300, while providing airlines with a more flexible medium-capacity aircraft
The A310 was one of the first commercial aircraft to feature a two-crew glass cockpit, which significantly reduced cockpit complexity and improved pilot workflow
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A310-200 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
53.6 m
Length
43.9 m
Wingspan
16.8 m
Height
Performance
8,100 km
Range
860 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× General Electric CF6-80A
Engines
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 767-200
✓Potential lower noise levels
✗Likely better range and passenger capacity
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
✓Possibly more modern cabin design
✗Potentially larger passenger capacity and longer range
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓Potentially more efficient cabin configuration
✗Possibly greater long-haul capability