Comparison of Airbus Beluga and Airbus Beluga XL [S]ave
| Attribute |  Airbus Beluga XL × |  Airbus Beluga × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus |
| Model | Airbus Beluga XL | Airbus Beluga |
| Country | France | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2016 | 1995 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Cargo Airplanes |
| Icao | A3ST | A3ST |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 700 | 2x 2 X General Electric CF6 80C2A8 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 71,000 | 58,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 737 | 913 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 254 | 444 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,260 | 2,780 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.049 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 10,668 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | - | 6.1 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,950 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,176 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 227,000 | 155,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 187,000 | 140,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 50,500 | 47,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 73,134 | 61,997 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 2209 | 1500 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Cabin height (m) | 7.85 | 7.08 |
| Cabin width (m) | 7.8 | 7.04 |
| Cabin length (m) | 45.56 | 37.7 |
| Exterior length (m) | 62.5 | 56.15 |
| Tail height (m) | 18.9 | 17.24 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 8.8 | 7.31 |
| Wing span (m) | 60.3 | 44.84 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | No Winglets |
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