Airbus · A310 · IATA 310
Airbus A310 specs, size & range
The Airbus A310 (ICAO code A310, IATA 310) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the heavy wake-turbulence category.
A310 specifications
Models & engines
| Model | Engines | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| A310-203 | General Electric CF6-80A3 | 11 Mar 1983 |
| A310-221 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4D1 | 11 Mar 1983 |
| A310-222 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4E1 | 22 Sep 1983 |
| A310-203C | General Electric CF6-80A3 | 27 Nov 1984 |
| A310-322 | Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4E1 | 5 Dec 1985 |
| A310-304 | General Electric CF6-80C2A2 | 11 Mar 1986 |
| A310-204 | General Electric CF6-80C2A2 | 23 Apr 1986 |
| A310-324 | Pratt & Whitney PW4152 | 27 May 1987 |
| A310-308 | General Electric CF6-80C2A8 / CF6-80C2A2 | 5 Jun 1991 |
| A310-325 | Pratt & Whitney PW4156A | 6 Mar 1992 |
The Airbus A310 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Airbus. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code A310, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 310. It belongs to the heavy wake-turbulence category, so aircraft landing or taking off behind it must keep extra separation.
A310 speed and range
On final approach it flies at around 139 knots (257 km/h).
A310 models and engines
Our database lists 10 certified models of the A310: A310-203, A310-221, A310-222, A310-203C, A310-322, A310-304 and 4 more. The first was certified in March 1983, the latest in March 1992. Engines come from General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, so operators can choose the powerplant.
Aircraft similar to the A310
Comparable airliners & big jets include Boeing 767-400, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 747SCA Shuttle Carrier.
Frequently asked questions
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