Aviation 400 AV4332FAF
Airbus A330-200 Diecast Model
Armee de l'Air, F-RARF | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Airbus A330-200 | | 5.75" | | 6" |
Armee de l'Air Airbus A330-200 F-RARF, construction number 240, serves as France's principal long range presidential and government transport. Built in 1998, the aircraft originally flew with Swissair and Swiss as HB-IQB before joining Air Caraibes as F-OPTP. It was acquired by the French government and entered military service as F-RARF in November 2010. Configured with a specialized VIP interior, secure communications, offices, meeting areas, and accommodations, the aircraft transports the French president and senior officials worldwide. Its intercontinental range allows direct long distance missions while reducing the need for intermediate fuel stops.
Designed as a wide-bodied, long-haul passenger transport to compete with the Boeing 767, the A330 was first flown on November 2nd, 1992. It was designed as a lengthened version of the A300 and was developed in parallel with the larger, four-engined A340, enabling many of the components to be shared between the three types. The A330 also uses the same fly-by-wire technology that was introduced with the A320, featuring a glass cockpit and side-stick controllers. The A330 has the same range and payload capacity as a DC-10 with 25% greater fuel efficiency. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Aviation 400 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military transport aircraft.
Aviation 400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
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