Is the Airbus Beluga bigger than the Antonov 225?
The main deck cargo volume of the Beluga is greater than that of the C-5 Galaxy or the Antonov An-124 but still smaller than Antonov An-225. However, it is restricted by cargo-weight capacity of 47 tonnes, compared to 122.5 tonnes for the C-5 Galaxy and 150 tonnes for the An-124.
Which plane is bigger than Antonov An-225?
There are also a few other giants of the air that are just slightly smaller than the Antonov An-225. These are the Antonov An-124: 240 ft long and 225 ft wide (73 to 69 mt), the Boeing 747-8: (250 ft long with a 225 ft wingspan (76 to 69 mt) and the Airbus A380-800: 241 ft long with a 262 ft wingspan (73.5 to 80 mt).
Which is better Beluga or dreamlifter?
For completeness, the Beluga comes in behind both, with a volume of 1,500 cubic meters. But for body length, the Dreamlifter wins. It is a stretched version of the 747-400 fuselage with a total length of 71.68 meters. The Beluga XL has a length of 63.1 meters.
Does the Airbus Beluga still fly?
The A300-600ST based aircraft has been with Airbus since October 1995, and is a ripe 26.6 years old. The first to take retirement was Beluga number two, F-GSTB, which last flew on October 6th, 2020, from Airbus’ Toulouse home to Bordeaux for storage. Now, the first-ever Beluga has taken her last flight for Airbus.
How many beluga XL planes are there?
Airbus Beluga XL
| BelugaXL (A330-743L) | |
|---|---|
| Primary user | Airbus Transport International |
| Produced | 2016–present |
| Number built | 6 |
| Developed from | Airbus A330 |
How much weight can a dreamlifter carry?
The 747 LCF main cargo compartment has a volume of 65,000 cubic feet (1,840 cubic meters) and the maximum payload capacity is 250,000 lb (113,400 kg).
Is dreamlifter largest plane in the world?
The Boeing 747 ‘Dreamlifter’ is the world’s longest cargo aircraft, and certainly one of the more visually striking as well. With just four having been built, it is also among the rarest freight aircraft in the world today.
What is the maximum payload of the Antonov Beluga XL?
It offers a maximum payload of 113,400 kg. The Beluga XL has a maximum payload of 50,500 kg. And don’t forget as well the role of the Antonov An-225 as a large transporter. This does not have the fuselage volume of the Beluga or Dreamlifter but can carry a payload of around 250,000 kilograms.
What type of aircraft is the Beluga XL?
The Beluga XL is based on a modified A330-200 airframe and is named for its distinctive smiling whale appearance. Again there are several modifications made to this. It uses the reinforced floor structure from the A330-200 freighter and a combination of designs from the A330-200 and A330-300 for the main fuselage.
How is Beluga XL loaded in the A330?
Beluga XL. with its modified tail and ventral fins Photo: Airbus It is loaded through an upwards opening hinged cargo door at the front of the aircraft. The A330 cockpit is moved lower, below the fuselage floor. This allows the door to open without affecting the electronic and flight control systems.
What is the difference between the Beluga XL and the Dreamlifter?
They are each designed to meet the specific transportation requirements of different aircraft components. But of course, one has to be bigger than the other! For pure volume, the Beluga XL is the leader. It offers a fuselage volume of 2,209 cubic meters. The Dreamlifter comes in behind at 1,840 cubic meters.