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3 Types of A350 Aircraft and Specifications

 

A350-800 

 

The A350-800 is the shortest fuselage version in Airbus’ new A350 XWB all-new family of mid-sized widebody airliners.  It accommodates 276 passengers in a typical two-class cabin, with a flight range of 8,250 nautical miles.

 

A shortened variant of the family’s cornerstone A350-900, the A350-800 retains maximum commonality with family’s other versions, with the same cross section, cockpit and pilot type rating – along with common engines, systems, operating and maintenance procedures.

Its extra widebody 220-inch interior cross-section is five inches larger than the nearest competitor.   This provides the additional space for integrating innovative premium class solutions at up to six- or seven-abreast seating, while providing airlines with the advantage of comfortably accommodating economy class passengers at eight-, nine- or 10-abreast arrangements.

 

 the A350-800 utilises Airbus’ fly-by-wire controls for excellent handling characteristics and protection throughout the flight envelope.  Its flight deck features six large identical, interchangeable instrumentation displays as an evolution of the A380’s configuration.

 

 

A350-900

 

The A350-900 is the cornerstone member of Airbus’ all-new A350 XWB Family, which is tailored to meet airlines’ future market requirements in medium-to-long haul operations.

As the first A350 XWB Family version that will enter airline service, the A350-900 has the same optimised cabin cross-section as the other A350 XWB versions (A350-800 and A350-1000) – which ensures maximum comfort for both passengers and crew while guaranteeing operators optimum revenue potential and operating efficiency.

This jetliner accommodates 315 passengers in a two-class configuration, while offering unbeatable economics in high-density seating and true long-haul capability with a range of up to 7,750 nautical miles.

 

The A350-900, along with the other A350 XWB variants, inherit commonality features from Airbus’ fly-by-wire aircraft family, while benefitting from the latest in display technology and integrated modular avionics.  

 

 

A350-100XWB

 

Measuring nearly 74 metres from nose to tail, the A350-1000 is the longest-fuselage version of Airbus’ all-new family of widebody jetliners, which is designed for high efficiency, maximum reliability and optimised performance.

 

In a typical two-class configuration, the A350-1000 seats a total of 369 passengers.  Combined with a range of 8,000 nautical miles, this represents a significant revenue-generating advantage for operators. The aircraft also can be configured for a higher-density layout to accommodate up to 400 passengers. 

The A350-1000 brings together the very latest in aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies to provide a 25 per cent step change in fuel efficiency compared to its current long-range competitor.

 

More than 70 per cent of the A350 XWB’s weight-efficient airframe is made from advanced materials combining composites (53 per cent), titanium and advanced aluminium alloys. This airliner’s innovative Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic fuselage also results in lower fuel burn as well as easier maintenance.

Powered by new-generation Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350-1000 is designed to confront the challenges of rising fuel costs and environmental constraints.