The Airbus A310-series shares many similarities with the A300-600, but features a shorter fuselage. By Staff Writer
The Airbus A310-300 was produced as a budgeted alternative to the based A300-series (detailed elsewhere on this web site) at a time when Airbus was still awaiting official order placement from potential customers. This interim design featured a shortened fuselage and a few cost-saving features in terms of both maintenance and repair - not to mention the lighter weight improving distance and capacity statistics.
The A310 series went into production in 1982 and saw official use in 1983 in a variety of forms. As with the A300 series, the A310 also came in conversion cargo and full-featured freight variants for added market appeal.
The A310-300 model is a longer-range variant with wing-tip fences that reduce drag. Other aerodynamic features are incorporated as well, allowing for the system to enjoy a tremendous operating range overall. The A310 is used in all capacities by many companies operating from multiple nations around the globe, adding yet another in the line of successful Airbus exports.
Engine(s): 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW4152 turbojet engines generating 52,000lbs of thrust OR General Electric CF6-80C2A2 turbojet engines generating 52,000lbs of thrust.
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1983
Designation:Airbus A310 Classification Type:Medium-Range Passenger Transport Contractor:Airbus Industrie - France Country of Origin: France Production Total: 255
Operators: France, United Kingdom, Spain and Germany among others.
Variants
A310 - Base Series Designation
A310-100 - Proposed Short-Range Model
A310-200 - Proposed Medium-Range Model
A310-300 - Base Passenger Transit Model Designation; Based on the A310-200 model; equipped with integrated drag-reducing wing-tip fences; increased range; tailplane trim tank.
A310-300C - Conversion model of base A300 series marked by "C" in designation.
A310-300F - Full freighter model of the base A300 series marked by "F" in designation.
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