[USMA:16158] Airbus A300

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2001-11-12   All FFU, no SI.    John         The Airbus 300 is a widebody twin-engined aircraft for short and medium range flights. In service since May 1974, the aircraft was the first developed and built by Airbus Industrie, a consortium of European aircraft manufacturers. Select a topic above for more information. Two turbofan engines, one under each wing, propel the Airbus A300 to a cruising speed of 554 mph. The A300 uses General Electric CF6-80 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines. Wingspan: 147 feet Length: 177 feet Height: 53 feet Service ceiling: 40,000 feet Maximum range: 5,080 miles Cruising speed: 554 mph Cockpit crew: 2 to 3 The A300 is a widebody passenger jet with a maximum cabin width of 17 feet. The plane is capable of seating 266 passengers in a two-class layout. Since Air France entered the first A300 into service in 1974, the A300 has undergone several modifications. A freighter model of the A300 is in use by FedEx, UPS and other freight carriers. In July 1983 Airbus introduced the A300-600, an improved model that featured an extra row of seats, re-designed two-crew flight deck, and improved drag-reduction items. Source: MSNBC Research Printable version

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