Airbus
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.
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Dimensions
- Length
- 58.82 m
- Wingspan
- 60.30 m
- Height
- 17.39 m
- Cabin Width
- 5.28 m
Performance
- Range
- 13,450 km
- Cruise Speed
- 871 km/h
- Max Speed
- 913 km/h
- Service Ceiling
- 12,500 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
Engine Profiles
Aircraft Systems
About Airbus A330-200
대서양 및 태평양 횡단 노선의 주력이 된 장거리 광동체 쌍발기입니다. A330-200은 767급 항속거리에 2-4-2 배열로 훨씬 향상된 승객 편의를 제공했습니다.
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.