| Attribute | Airbus Beluga XL × | Airbus A300B2 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus |
| Model | Airbus Beluga XL | Airbus A300B2 |
| Country | France | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2016 | 1971 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1990 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Jumbo Passenger Jets |
| Icao | A3ST | A30B |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 700 | 2x General Electric CF6, JT9D-7Q |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 71,000 | 53,000 |
| Avionics | - | Honeywell |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 737 | 917 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 254 | 243 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,260 | 3,426 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 10,668 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | - | 15.24 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 2,850 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,635 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 227,000 | 142,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 187,000 | 130,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 50,500 | 34,590 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 73,134 | 43,998 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 2209 | 144 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 269 |
| Cabin height (m) | 7.85 | 2.48 |
| Cabin width (m) | 7.8 | 5.13 |
| Cabin length (m) | 45.56 | 40.7 |
| Exterior length (m) | 62.5 | 53.61 |
| Tail height (m) | 18.9 | 16.67 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 8.8 | 5.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 60.3 | 44.83 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | No Winglets |