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Airbus A330-200
Airbus
launched the development
program in the November 1995.
A330-200 is very close related with A330-300
on which the plane is based.
The two planes share almost identical systems, cockpit, wings, airframe.
Main difference is in the plane dimensions.
Model -300 is long 63,70m, and the model -200 is 59,00m
so Airbus A330-200 has room for
256 pasingers in 3 classes.
Second main difference is in the fuel tank.
If we compare models -300 and -200
A330-200 has a larger tank. Because of this.
Airbus A330-200 has a maximum range of 11,850km
A330-200 is in service from 1996.
The plane is used by: ILFC (16 planes), Korean Air (2)
and Air Emirates (16).
Purpose small and medium range airliner
Constructor Airbus (European cooperation)
Engines Two General Electric CF6-80E1A2 turbofan engines
Max. cruising speed 880km/h
Economic cruising speed 860km/h
Range 11,850 km
Empty aircraft weight 120170 kg
Max. takeoff weight 230000 kg




