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Airbus A350-900 vs Airbus A330-300

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SPEC

Airbus A350-900

Airbus A330-300

Manufacturer

Airbus

Family

A350

A330

Seats (typical)

300–350

277–335

Range

8,100 nm

6,350 nm

Length

66.8 m

63.66 m

Wingspan

64.75 m

60.3 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.85 (561 mph, 903 km/h)

Mach 0.82 (541 mph, 871 km/h)

Engines

Two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofans

Two General Electric CF6, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 turbofans

First flight

2013

1992

Entered service

2015

1994

Status

In production

Superseded by A330-900neo

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

The Airbus A350-900 seats more passengers, flies farther, is longer and has a wider wingspan.

Data methodology

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