NG 1:400 Series 60006
Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL Diecast Model
Airbus Transport International, F-GXLJ Beluga XL4 | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL | | 6.25" | | 6" |
In 2013, the five original Belugas could not cope with production growth, and Airbus evaluated the Antonov An-124 and An-225, Boeing C-17 or Dreamlifter, and A400M, before choosing to modify one of its own aircraft. The BelugaXL (A330-743L) is based on the Airbus A330-200F and made its first flight on 19 July 2018. Airbus started operating the first BelugaXL on 9 January 2020 and all six freighters are expected to be operating by the end of 2023 as the previous A300-600STs are phased out.
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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The NG "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale.
NG 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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