new Airbus Beluga first flight live NOW
Discussion
Jez m said:
Just caught the take-off.. that is a beast! Only 2 engines needed for that giant.. wow, thought it would take 4 at least to get something that size (and fully laden) off the ground!
I thought that too - but I guess they know what they're doing. The engines looked a bit weenie in comparison the whole aircraft.
Eric Mc said:
The aircraft is mostly empty space. I would expect that a loaded up Beluga would weigh something similar to a fully loaded A330.
Bit less actually.Beluga XL
Max takeoff weight: 227,000 kg
A330
MTOW 242,000 kg
Which makes sense I suppose if the same engines and wings are having to overcome the extra drag of the beluga body.
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