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  |national origin =Multi-national

  |manufacturer =[[Airbus]]

  |manufacturer =[[Airbus]]

  |status = No longer being made, but still being used by airlines

  |status = Out of production, in service

  |first flight =28 October 1972

  |first flight =28 October 1972

  |introduction =30 May 1974 with [[Air France]]

  |introduction =30 May 1974 with [[Air France]]

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The '''Airbus A300''' is a [[jet]] [[airliner]] which was made by [[Airbus]]. Airbus Industrie launched the plane in 1972, and it was the first plane with two engines to have more than one row of seats (the first twin-engined wide-body aircraft). The A300 can hold 266 passengers in two [[class]]es. It can fly for a [[maximum]] of {{Convert|4070|nmi|km|lk=on}} when it is full, but this depends on the type of A300.

The '''Airbus A300''' is a [[jet]] [[airliner]] which was made by [[Airbus]]. Airbus Industries launched the plane in 1972, and it was the first plane with two engines to have more than one isle between the seats (the first twin-engined wide-body aircraft). The A300 can hold 266 passengers in two [[class]]es. It can fly for a [[maximum]] of {{Convert|4070|nmi|km|lk=on}} when it is full, but this depends on the type of A300.

[[Air France]] was the first airline to get an A300. Air France began to use its A300s on 30 May 1974. Airbus stopped making A300s in July 2007. When Airbus stopped making A300s, it also stopped making [[Airbus A310|A310]]s. The [[Cargo aircraft|freighter]] version of the A300 has been replaced by the [[Airbus_A330#A330-200F|A330-200F]].<ref name=fi_20060314>{{Cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-aims-to-fill-freighter-void-with-a330-derivative-205407/|title=Airbus aims to fill freighter void with A330 derivative|publisher=[[Flight International]]|date=14 March 2006}}</ref>

[[Air France]] was the first airline to get an A300. Air France began to use its A300s on 30 May 1974. Airbus stopped making A300s in July 2007. When Airbus stopped making A300s, it also stopped making [[Airbus A310|A310]]s. The [[Cargo aircraft|freighter]] version of the A300 has been replaced by the [[Airbus A330#A330-200F|A330-200F]].<ref name=fi_20060314>{{Cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-aims-to-fill-freighter-void-with-a330-derivative-205407/|title=Airbus aims to fill freighter void with A330 derivative|publisher=[[Flight International]]|date=14 March 2006}}</ref>

==Development==

==Development==

In 1966, Frank Kolk, a member of [[American Airlines]], asked for a plane to replace the [[Boeing 727]]. He wanted a plane which could hold 250 to 300 passengers, with two engines. American plane makers made planes with three engines, like the [[McDonnell Douglas DC-10]] and the [[Lockheed L-1011 Tristar]], because the [[FAA]] had banned planes with two engines from flying on certain [[route]]s.

In 1966, Frank Kolk, a member of [[American Airlines]], asked for a plane to replace the [[Boeing 727]]. He wanted a plane which could hold 250 to 300 passengers, with two engines. American plane makers made planes with three engines, like the [[McDonnell Douglas DC-10]] and the [[Lockheed L-1011 Tristar]], because the [[FAA]] had banned planes with two engines from flying on certain [[route]]s.

In September 1967, the British, French, and German governments agreed to begin designing the Airbus A300, which would have 300 seats.  

In September 1967, the British, French, and German governments agreed to begin designing the Airbus A300, which would have 300 seats.

After this agreement, both the French and British governments were worried about the plane. The plane needed a new type of engine from [[Rolls-Royce plc|Rolls-Royce]], the RB207.<ref name="Flight international1968">{{cite journal|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1968/1968%20-%200017.html|title=Aero Engines 1968: "Flight" special review|date=4 January 1968|journal=FLIGHT International|issue=3069|volume=93|pages=19–30}}</ref> In December 1968, the French and British companies ([[Sud Aviation]] and [[Hawker Siddeley]]) thought of a different design: the Airbus A250, which would have 250 seats. This design had its name changed to the A300B, and it did not need a new type of engine, which saved money. To get more U.S. airlines to buy the plane, American [[GE-Aviation|General Electric]] [[General Electric CF6|CF6-50]] engines were used for the A300 instead of Rolls-Royce engines. The British government was upset and decided to stop supporting the A300. However, Hawker-Siddeley did not leave, and designed the wings for the A300.

After this agreement, both the French and British governments were worried about the plane. The plane needed a new type of engine from [[Rolls-Royce plc|Rolls-Royce]], the RB207.<ref name="Flight international1968">{{cite journal|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1968/1968%20-%200017.html|title=Aero Engines 1968: "Flight" special review|date=4 January 1968|journal=FLIGHT International|issue=3069|volume=93|pages=19–30}}</ref> In December 1968, the French and British companies ([[Sud Aviation]] and [[Hawker Siddeley]]) thought of a different design: the Airbus A250, which would have 250 seats. This design had its name changed to the A300B, and it did not need a new type of engine, which saved money. To get more U.S. airlines to buy the plane, American [[GE-Aviation|General Electric]] [[General Electric CF6|CF6-50]] engines were used for the A300 instead of Rolls-Royce engines. The British government was upset and decided to stop supporting the A300. However, Hawker-Siddeley did not leave, and designed the wings for the A300.

In 1972, the A300 flew for the first time. The first type of A300 to be made, the A300B2, began to be used by airlines in 1974. The A300B4 began to be used one year later. At first, Airbus Industrie did not sell many planes. However, by 1979, 81 aircraft were being used. It was the [[Airbus A320 family|A320]] which made Airbus the very big company that it is today.

In 1972, the A300 flew for the first time. The first type of A300 to be made, the A300B2, began to be used by airlines in 1974. The A300B4 began to be used one year later. At first, Airbus Industrie did not sell many planes. However, by 1979, 81 aircraft were being used. It was the [[Airbus A320 family|A320]] which made Airbus the very big company that it is today.

Parts of the A300 were made by many different companies from all over Europe. These were taken to [[Toulouse Blagnac International Airport|Toulouse-Blagnac]] by some [[Aero Spacelines Super Guppy]] aircraft so that the parts could all be put together to make the plane. This method turned out to be much better than simply building the aircraft in one place.

Parts of the A300 were made by many different companies from all over Europe. These were taken to [[Toulouse Blagnac International Airport|Toulouse-Blagnac]] by some [[Aero Spacelines Super Guppy]] aircraft so that the parts could all be put together to make the plane. This method turned out to be much better than simply building the aircraft in one place. (Source?)

==Design==

==Design==

In 1974, [[Korean Air]] ordered 4 A300s. This made it the first airline outside of Europe to order an Airbus Industrie plane. Airbus Industrie thought that South-East-Asia was a good place to sell planes. It also thought that Korean Air was the 'key' to selling planes in that area.<ref name="Champagne... and Drought">[http://www.airbus.com/company/history/the-narrative/champagneand-drought-1973-1977/ Champagne... and drought], The story of Airbus from its inception to today.</ref>

In 1974, [[Korean Air]] ordered 4 A300s. This made it the first airline outside of Europe to order an Airbus Industrie plane. Airbus Industrie thought that South-East-Asia was a good place to sell planes. It also thought that Korean Air was the 'key' to selling planes in that area.<ref name="Champagne... and Drought">[http://www.airbus.com/company/history/the-narrative/champagneand-drought-1973-1977/ Champagne... and drought], The story of Airbus from its inception to today.</ref>

Airlines which used the A300 to fly on short flights needed to have less flights ao that the aircraft could be filled, so these airlines lost customers to other airlines which used smaller aircraft and had flights more often. Eventually, Airbus had to make the A320 to rival the [[Boeing]] [[Boeing 737|737]] and [[McDonnell Douglas]] [[McDonnell Douglas DC-9|DC-9]]/[[McDonnell Douglas MD-80|MD-80]].  

Airlines which used the A300 to fly on short flights needed to have fewer flights so that the aircraft could be filled, so these airlines lost customers to other airlines which used smaller aircraft and had flights more often. Eventually, Airbus had to make the A320 to rival the [[Boeing]] [[Boeing 737|737]] and [[McDonnell Douglas]] [[McDonnell Douglas DC-9|DC-9]]/[[McDonnell Douglas MD-80|MD-80]].

In 1977, [[Eastern Air Lines]] [[lease]]d four A300s. [[Frank Borman]], who was the CEO of Eastern, was happy that the A300 used much less fuel than the planes the airline already had. He ordered 23 A300s. After this, [[Pan American World Airways|Pan Am]] also ordered some A300s. From then on, many A300s were sold, and 878 planes were given to airlines.<ref name="Airbus_Deliveries"/><ref name="planespotters">{{cite web|url=http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Airbus/A300/index.php?p=6|title=Airbus A300 Production List|accessdate=15 November 2012|publisher=planespotters.net}}</ref>

In 1977, [[Eastern Air Lines]] [[lease]]d four A300s. [[Frank Borman]], who was the CEO of Eastern, was happy that the A300 used much less fuel than the planes the airline already had. He ordered 23 A300s. After this, [[Pan American World Airways|Pan Am]] also ordered some A300s. From then on, many A300s were sold, and 878 planes were given to airlines.<ref name="Airbus_Deliveries"/><ref name="planespotters">{{cite web|url=http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Airbus/A300/index.php?p=6|title=Airbus A300 Production List|accessdate=15 November 2012|publisher=planespotters.net}}</ref>

[[File:M4H00496.theora.ogv|thumb|[[China Eastern Airlines]] A300B4-600R cabin during a flight]]

[[File:M4H00496.theora.ogv|thumb|[[China Eastern Airlines]] A300B4-600R cabin during a flight]]

The body of the A300 was made longer (on the [[Airbus A330|A330]] and [[Airbus A340|A340]]), shorter (on the A310), or was changed (for the [[Airbus Beluga|A300-600ST ''Beluga'' Super Transporter]]).

The body of the A300 was made longer (on the [[Airbus A330|A330]] and [[Airbus A340|A340]]), shorter (on the A310), or was changed (for the [[Airbus Beluga|A300-600ST ''Beluga'' Super Transporter]]).

In March 2006, Airbus said that it was no longer making the A300/A310.<ref>{{Cite news | title = A300/A310 Final Assembly to be completed by July 2007 | publisher=Airbus | date = 7 March 2006 | url = http://www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/07_03_06_A300_final_assembly.html}}</ref> The last A300 first flew on 18 April 2007.<ref>{{Cite news | title = The last A300 makes its maiden flight | publisher=Airbus | date = 18 April 2007 | url = http://www.airbus.com/en/myairbus/newsbrief/index.jsp}}</ref> It was delivered to [[FedEx]] on 12 July 2007.  

In March 2006, Airbus said that it was no longer making the A300/A310.<ref>{{Cite news | title = A300/A310 Final Assembly to be completed by July 2007 | publisher=Airbus | date = 7 March 2006 | url = http://www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/07_03_06_A300_final_assembly.html}}</ref> The last A300 first flew on 18 April 2007.<ref>{{Cite news | title = The last A300 makes its maiden flight | publisher=Airbus | date = 18 April 2007 | url = http://www.airbus.com/en/myairbus/newsbrief/index.jsp}}</ref> It was delivered to [[FedEx]] on 12 July 2007.

==Different types of Airbus A300==

==Different types of Airbus A300==

===A300B2===

===A300B2===

The first version to be made for airlines. It had General Electric CF6 or [[Pratt & Whitney JT9D]] engines. Air France was the first airline to use it, in May 1974.  

The first version to be made for airlines. It had General Electric CF6 or [[Pratt & Whitney JT9D]] engines. Air France was the first airline to use it, in May 1974.

===A300B4===

===A300B4===

===A300-600===

===A300-600===

This type's official name is the A300B4-600. It has more powerful [[General Electric CF6|CF6-80]] or [[Pratt & Whitney PW4000]] engines, and it has the [[Honeywell]] 331-250 [[auxiliary power unit]] (APU).<ref name=hw>{{Cite web|title=Honeywell 331-250 APU|url=http://www.honeywell.com/sites/portal?smap=aerospace&page=Power_Systems3&theme=T5&catID=CB6099334-14AB-C264-AB94-8E47224CA642&id=H544A09A8-A70B-FA73-F93C-6AEFB3D0FB6D&sel=4|accessdate=18 March 2011}}</ref> The A300-600 began being used in 1983 by [[Saudi Arabian Airlines]] The A300-600 also has a different cockpit (similar to the A310), so the [[flight engineer]] was not needed for this type.  

This type's official name is the A300B4-600. It has more powerful [[General Electric CF6|CF6-80]] or [[Pratt & Whitney PW4000]] engines, and it has the [[Honeywell]] 331-250 [[auxiliary power unit]] (APU).<ref name=hw>{{Cite web|title=Honeywell 331-250 APU|url=http://www.honeywell.com/sites/portal?smap=aerospace&page=Power_Systems3&theme=T5&catID=CB6099334-14AB-C264-AB94-8E47224CA642&id=H544A09A8-A70B-FA73-F93C-6AEFB3D0FB6D&sel=4|accessdate=18 March 2011}}</ref> The A300-600 began being used in 1983 by [[Saudi Arabian Airlines]] The A300-600 also has a different cockpit (similar to the A310), so the [[flight engineer]] was not needed for this type.

===A300B10 (A310)===

===A300B10 (A310)===

==Accidents==

==Accidents==

==Aircraft which still exist today==

As of 2010, the A300 has had 54 accidents. There have been 26 hull-losses. 1,434 people have died on A300s.<ref name="asna300">{{cite web |title=Airbus A300 |url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/type/type.php?type=020 |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |date=3 July 2010 |accessdate=3 July 2010| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100717035428/http://aviation-safety.net/database/type/type.php?type=020| archivedate= 17 July 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref>  A hull-loss accident is an accident where the plane is completely destroyed, or if it is damaged so much that it cannot be fixed.

Only two A300s still exist today. There are:

 

*Korean Air Airbus A300B4, in the Korean Air Cheju Museum.

*Continental Air Lines Airbus A300B4, in South Korea. It is being used as a restaurant.

As of July 2020, there are more than 200 A300s still flying.

==Details==

==Details==

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<small>''Data until the end of December 2007.''</small><ref name="Airbus_Deliveries">{{cite web |url=http://www.airbus.com/store/mm_repository/pdf/att00011494/media_object_file_Historical_OD_74_07.xls |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20081221090847/http://www.airbus.com/store/mm_repository/pdf/att00011494/media_object_file_Historical_OD_74_07.xls |archivedate=2008-12-21 |title = Airbus - Historical Orders and Deliveries |work=[[Airbus|Airbus S.A.S.]] |date=January 2008 |format=Microsoft Excel |accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref>

<small>''Data until the end of December 2007.''</small><ref name="Airbus_Deliveries">{{cite web |url=http://www.airbus.com/store/mm_repository/pdf/att00011494/media_object_file_Historical_OD_74_07.xls |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221090847/http://www.airbus.com/store/mm_repository/pdf/att00011494/media_object_file_Historical_OD_74_07.xls |archivedate=2008-12-21 |title = Airbus - Historical Orders and Deliveries |work=[[Airbus|Airbus S.A.S.]] |date=January 2008 |format=Microsoft Excel |accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref>

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