Aircraft Type
Airbus A310 “Early Airbus Widebody”
The Airbus A310 was a pioneering widebody twin-engine aircraft that helped establish Airbus as a major commercial aircraft manufacturer, bridging the gap between the A300 and later A320/A330 families.
Represented Airbus's early success in developing competitive medium-range widebody aircraft that challenged established Boeing designs in the 1980s and early 1990s
The A310 was the first twin-engine commercial aircraft approved for extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS), which allowed it to fly longer routes over water and remote areas with just two engines
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A310 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
46.66 m
Length
43.9 m
Wingspan
15.8 m
Height
Performance
8,050 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× General Electric CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D
Engines
Airbus Family
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How It Compares
vs. Boeing 767-300
✓Slightly longer range (8050 km vs 7700 km)
✗Generally lower fuel efficiency in later models
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
✓More modern design and avionics
✗Slightly smaller passenger capacity
vs. Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
✓More efficient two-engine design
✗Somewhat shorter range compared to L-1011