Comparison of Airbus Beluga and Tupolev Tu-204 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Airbus Beluga × |  Tupolev Tu-204 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Tupolev |
| Model | Airbus Beluga | Tupolev Tu-204 |
| Country | France | Russia |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1995 | 1995 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | A3ST | T204 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 X General Electric CF6 80C2A8 | 2x 2 X Aviadvigatel PS-90A or Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 58,000 | 35,580 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 913 | 852 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 444 | 259 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,780 | 5,000 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.049 | 0.484 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 12,101 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 6.1 | 12.7 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,950 | 1,780 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,176 | 2,100 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 155,000 | 110,750 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 140,000 | 93,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 47,000 | 30,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 61,997 | 35,696 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1500 | 42 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 21 |
| Cabin height (m) | 7.08 | 2.16 |
| Cabin width (m) | 7.04 | 3.57 |
| Cabin length (m) | 37.7 | 30.18 |
| Exterior length (m) | 56.15 | 46.14 |
| Tail height (m) | 17.24 | 13.9 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 7.31 | 3.8 |
| Wing span (m) | 44.84 | 41.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | Blended Tips |
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