Aircraft Type
Airbus A310-300 “The Versatile Airbus”
The Airbus A310-300 was a successful wide-body twin-engine medium to long-haul commercial airliner that played a significant role in expanding Airbus's presence in the international aviation market during the 1980s and 1990s.
IATA313ICAOA310ManufacturerAirbusScore6.10/10Range9,600 kmStatusIn Production
Pioneered advanced aerodynamics and fuel efficiency for twin-engine wide-body aircraft, serving as a critical bridge between the early Airbus A300 and later A330/A340 generations
The A310 was the first twin-engine wide-body airliner to be certified for Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS), allowing it to fly long routes over oceans and remote areas with only two engines
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A310-300 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
46.66 m
Length
43.9 m
Wingspan
15.8 m
Height
Performance
9,600 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× General Electric CF6-80C2
Engines
Airbus Family
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How It Compares
vs. Boeing 767-300ER
✓Potentially lower noise level at 73 dB
✗Generally longer range and more widespread operational use
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
✓More modern design and potentially more efficient cabin systems
✗Larger passenger capacity and established long-haul capabilities
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓Likely more modern avionics and fuel efficiency
✗More advanced three-engine configuration for long-range operations