Technical Data Airbus A300-600ST Beluga
Aircraft Dimensions
| metric | imperial | |
| Overall length | 56.15 m | 184 ft. 3 in. |
| Height | 17.24 m | 56 ft. 7 in. |
| Fuselage diameter | 3.95 m | 13 ft. |
| Maximum cabin width | 3.70 m | 12 ft. 2 in. |
| Cabin length | 37.7 m | 123 ft. 8 in. |
| Wingspan (geometric) | 44.84 m | 147 ft. 2 in. |
| Wing area (reference) | 122.40 m 2 | 1,317 ft 2 |
| Wing sweep (25% chord) | 25 degrees | 25 degrees |
| Wheelbase | 11.05 m | 36.25 ft. |
| Wheel track | 7.59 m | 25 ft. |
Basic Operation Data
| metric | imperial | |
| Engines | GE CF6-80C2A8 | GE CF6-80C2A8 |
| Engine thrust range | 119 - 120 kN | 26,752 - 26,977 lb. slst |
| Typical passenger seating | na | na |
| Range (w/max. passengers) | 40 - tonne payload: 2,779 km. / 26 - tonne payload: 4,632 km. | 39.3 - tons payload: 1,500 nm. / 25.6 - tons payload: 2,500 nm. |
| Max. operating Mach number (Mmo) | 0.82 Mo. | 0.82 Mo. |
| Bulk hold volume - Standard/option | na | na |
Design Weights
| metric | imperial | |
| Maximum ramp weight | na | na |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 155 tonnes | 341,713 lb. |
| Maximum landing weight | 140 tonnes | 308,644 lb. |
| Maximum zero fuel weight | 133.5 tonnes | 294,314 lb. |
| Maximum fuel capacity | 23,860 (32,250)(34,430) Litres | 6,303 (8,520) (9,095) US gal. |
| Typical operating weight empty | na | na |
| Typical volumetric payload | 47 tonnes | 103,616 lb. |
