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Airbus A330-200

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A shortened, longer-range development of the A330-300, the Airbus A330-200 is a twin-aisle wide-body that became a staple on transatlantic and transpacific routes. Two-class seating runs to about 247, with up to 406 single-class, and two Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 turbofans give a range of roughly 13,450 km at 871 km/h. First flown in 1997, the -200 is 58.8 metres long with a 60.3-metre wingspan and a maximum takeoff weight of 242,000 kg. It offered Boeing 767-class range with greater comfort in a 2-4-2 economy layout, and that versatility kept it in service across a broad mix of full-service and leisure carriers.

Dimensions

Length: 58,82 m
Wingspan: 60,30 m
Height: 17,39 m
Cabin Width: 5,28 m

Performance

Range: 13450 km
Cruise Speed: 871 km/h
Max Speed: 913 km/h
Service Ceiling: 12500 m
Category: ultra-long-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 247
Max Seats: 406
Cargo Volume: 136,00 m³
Size: wide-body

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turbofan
Model: Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60

Airlines (26)

Alitalia 9 Qantas 6 Hawaiian Airlines 5 Qatar Airways 4 Iberia Airlines 4 Brussels Airlines 4 Sichuan Airlines 3 XL Airways France 3 Malaysia Airlines 3 Air Serbia 3 Tunisair 2 Air China 2 Nepal Airlines 2 I-Fly 2 Egyptair 2 Air Europa 2 Thomas Cook Airlines 1 Air Mauritius 1 China Eastern Airlines 1 Air Transat 1 AlMasria Universal Airlines 1 Onur Air 1 TAMPA 1 Air Seychelles 1 Afriqiyah Airways 1 Turkmenistan Airlines 1

Family Variants

Airbus A330-300 Airbus A330-800neo Airbus A330-900neo

Engine Profiles

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Aircraft Systems

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About Airbus A330-200

طائرة عريضة البدن بمحركين طويلة المدى أصبحت ركيزة أساسية على مسارات عبر الأطلسي والمحيط الهادئ. قدم الطراز A330-200 مدى فئة 767 مع راحة ركاب أعلى بكثير في تكوين 2-4-2.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Airbus A330-200 typically seats 247 passengers in a standard two-class configuration. In a three-class layout, it carries around 210 passengers. The -200 variant has a shorter fuselage than the A330-300 at 58.8 m versus 63.7 m, but compensates with additional fuel tankage that provides significantly greater range for long-haul operations.

The Airbus A330-200 has a maximum range of approximately 12,500 km (6,750 nautical miles), about 750 km more than the A330-300. This extended range allows it to serve routes such as London to Cape Town, Seoul to Sydney, or New York to Istanbul. The A330-200 was designed specifically for airlines needing long-range capability with moderate passenger capacity, filling the gap between single-aisle and large wide-body aircraft.

The Airbus A330-200 shares the same three engine options as the A330-300: the General Electric CF6-80E1, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, and Rolls-Royce Trent 700. The engines are identical between the two variants, as the -200's additional range comes from its lower weight and additional fuel capacity rather than increased engine performance. The Trent 700 has been the most widely selected engine for the A330-200.

Major A330-200 operators include Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qantas, TAP Air Portugal, and Korean Air. The type has been particularly popular with airlines needing a cost-effective wide-body for thinner long-haul routes. Over 630 A330-200s were delivered before production shifted to the A330-800neo, which has seen limited orders as airlines generally prefer the A350-900 or 787-9 for new long-haul acquisitions.

The A330-200 and 787-8 compete directly for similar long-haul missions with comparable passenger loads (247 vs 242 in two-class). The 787-8 has a clear edge in range (13,530 km vs 12,500 km) and fuel efficiency, burning about 20% less fuel per seat due to its composite structure and newer engines. The A330-200 historically had a lower purchase price, but the operating cost difference increasingly favors the Dreamliner as fuel prices rise.