Comparison of Airbus A310-300 and Airbus Beluga XL [S]ave
| Attribute |  Airbus Beluga XL × |  Airbus A310-300 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus |
| Model | Airbus Beluga XL | Airbus A310-300 |
| Country | France | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2016 | 1985 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1998 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Jumbo Passenger Jets |
| Icao | A3ST | A310 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 700 | 2x JT9D-7R4E1 / PW4000 / CF6-80C2 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 71,000 | 62,000 |
| Avionics | - | Honeywell 331-250 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 737 | 893 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 254 | 257 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,260 | 9,538 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 12,497 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | - | 12.7 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 2,290 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,490 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 227,000 | 164,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 187,000 | 124,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 50,500 | 34,793 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 73,134 | 61,066 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 2209 | 112.2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 243 |
| Cabin height (m) | 7.85 | 2.33 |
| Cabin width (m) | 7.8 | 5.28 |
| Cabin length (m) | 45.56 | 33.24 |
| Exterior length (m) | 62.5 | 46.66 |
| Tail height (m) | 18.9 | 15.87 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 8.8 | 5.6 |
| Wing span (m) | 60.3 | 43.9 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | No Winglets |
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