How to spot it
Long, slender wings ending in tall upturned winglets, a rounded nose and only two four-wheel main gear bogies identify this widebody twin.
Often confused with
Boeing 777-300ER
Count the wheels: the 777 has six-wheel main bogies and a blade-shaped tail cone, the A330 has four-wheel bogies.
Airbus A330-300 vs Boeing 777-300ER: side by sideAirbus A330-200
The A330-200 is about 5 m shorter and has a taller fin.
Airbus A330-300 vs Airbus A330-200: side by sideDid you know
The A330 and A340 share the same wing and fuselage. The A330 has two engines, the A340 four.
Details
| Maker | Airbus |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | A333 |
| First flight | 1992 |
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