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A310-200

A310-200 is a member of the Airbus A310 Family. It should be read within the wider family context because engines, range, cabin layout, and cargo capability vary by airline configuration and production standard.

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Overview

A310-200 is a member of the Airbus A310 Family. It should be read within the wider family context because engines, range, cabin layout, and cargo capability vary by airline configuration and production standard.

Advantages

  • Wide-body range in a smaller capacity class.
  • Useful for medium-density long routes.
  • Important step toward Airbus cockpit commonality.

Limitations

  • Small modern fleet and aging airframes.
  • Less efficient than later A330 family aircraft.
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Identification

Key terms

Technical features

  • Connects model suffixes, airline maintenance strategy, and performance limits.
  • Important for aircraft identification and fleet comparison.

Advantages

  • Helps explain range, payload, noise, and fuel-burn differences.

Limitations

  • Public data may omit thrust derates or later engine swaps.
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Aircraft line

FamilyAirbus A310 Family
ModelA310-200

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Technical notes

Technical notes

  • Family context: The Airbus A310 is a shorter, longer-range development of the A300, designed for medium-density routes requiring wide-body comfort and intercontinental capability.
  • Exact airline configuration can change seat count, galley arrangement, cargo capability, and operating range.
  • Engine reference: A310-200 uses JT9D; A310-200 uses CF6-50; A310-200 uses CF6-80A.
  • Cabin configuration should be treated as airline-specific: the same variant may be high-density, full-service, or premium-heavy.
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Sources

Wikipedia: Airbus A310 Family