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Airbus A350-900 specs, size & range
The Airbus A350-900 (ICAO code A359, IATA 359) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the heavy wake-turbulence category. It is a maximum take-off weight of 268,000 kg.
A350-900 specifications
- Max landing weight
- 205,000 kg (451,947 lb)
- Max zero-fuel weight
- 192,000 kg
Models & engines
| Model | Engines | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| A350-941 | Rolls Royce Trent XWB-75 / Trent XWB-84 | 30 Sep 2014 |
The Airbus A350-900 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Airbus. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code A359, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 359. It belongs to the heavy wake-turbulence category, so aircraft landing or taking off behind it must keep extra separation.
A350-900 weight and fuel
The maximum take-off weight is 268,000 kg (590,838 lb) and it may land at up to 205,000 kg — 76% of take-off weight, so after a short flight it has to burn off fuel before landing at full weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #16 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 192,000 kg, leaving up to 76,000 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.
A350-900 speed and range
On final approach it flies at around 140 knots (259 km/h).
A350-900 models and engines
Our database lists 1 certified model of the A350-900: A350-941. The first was certified in September 2014. Engines come from Rolls Royce.
Aircraft similar to the A350-900
Comparable airliners & big jets include Boeing 747SCA Shuttle Carrier, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 767-400 and Boeing 777-200LR.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code of the Airbus A350-900?
Which engines does the Airbus A350-900 use?
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