
The Airbus A330-200, a wide-body twin-engine airliner, revolutionized long-range commercial aviation as one of the first successful twin-engine aircraft capable of extended overwater flights. First flown on August 13, 1997, it featured a low-wing configuration with two high-bypass turbofan engines and could accommodate 255-300 passengers in typical configurations. Measuring 58.8 meters in length with a 60.3-meter wingspan, the aircraft achieved a maximum range of 6,200 nautical miles. Manufactured by Airbus as part of the A330 family, it became a cornerstone of modern international air travel.
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| Royal Air Force | — | 1046 | United Kingdom | 43C6F3 | |
| Royal Air Force | — | 1248 | United Kingdom | 43C6F4 | |
| Royal Air Force | — | 1610 | United Kingdom | 43C700 | |
| Royal Air Force | — | 1610 | United Kingdom | 43c700 |