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Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL Oversize Transport Family

The Airbus BelugaXL is an outsized-cargo aircraft derived from the A330-200 Freighter to move large aircraft sections among Airbus production sites. A lowered cockpit, enlarged upper fuselage, and redesigned rear fuselage and tail distinguish it from the standard A330. The first BelugaXL flew in 2018, entered service in 2020, and a six-aircraft fleet now succeeds the smaller A300-600ST Beluga fleet.

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Identity

Aliases
BelugaXLAirbus Beluga XLA330-743LA330-700L
Family Name
Airbus BelugaXL
Full Name
Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL Oversize Transport Family
Roles
cargoutility
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Max Payload Mass Kg
51,000
Operating Modes
land
Range Km
4,000
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Airbus BelugaXL is an outsized-cargo aircraft derived from the A330-200 Freighter to move large aircraft sections among Airbus production sites. A lowered cockpit, enlarged upper fuselage, and redesigned rear fuselage and tail distinguish it from the standard A330. The first BelugaXL flew in 2018, entered service in 2020, and a six-aircraft fleet now succeeds the smaller A300-600ST Beluga fleet.
Dimensions
Length M
63
Width M
8
First Flight Year
2,018
Manufacturer
Propulsion Configurations
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    Name
    A330-743L BelugaXL
    Notes
    Certified BelugaXL configuration under the A330-700L series type design.

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 22:39:51 UTC
Updated Time
July 30, 2026 at 22:02:18 UTC
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