AIRCRAFT menu Breadcrumb Home Aircraft Freighters BelugaST BelugaST For outsized cargo transport Connect with us Key figures Details Airlifter extraordinaire Speed and efficiency Featuring one of the most voluminous cargo holds of any civil or military aircraft flying today, the Airbus BelugaST offers a unique way to transport oversized air cargo. Also known as A300-600ST Super Transporter, the company’s five existing Belugas play a key role in keeping its production and assembly network operating at full capacity, with the fleet’s overall pace of operations – managed by the Airbus Transport International (ATI) subsidiary – growing to support production ramp-ups. The BelugaST’s maiden flight took place in September, 1994 and was awarded certification from the airworthiness authority in October 1995. In 2020, Airbus began phasing in its fleet of six new-generation BelugaXL versions – which will operate in parallel with the five in-service A300-600STs before replacing them completely. 56.16 m / 184 ft 3 in Overall length 1 2 arrow_back arrow_forward Metric Imperial Dimensions Overall length 56.16 m Height 17.25 m Wing span 44.84 m Fuselage width 7.7 m Loadable volume length 39.1 m Loadable cross-section max height 7.1 m Loadable cross-section max width 7.1 m Performance Max payload 47 tonnes Max range 1,650 km Max take-off weight 155 tonnes Max landing weight 140 tonnes Max zero fuel weight 133.8 tonnes Max fuel capacity (density = 0.803) 23,860 litres Airlifter extraordinaire With more than 20 years of reliable service, the BelugaST airlifts complete sections of Airbus aircraft from different production sites around Europe to the final assembly lines in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany. The five-aircraft fleet of A300-600ST Belugas – operated by the Airbus Transport International (ATI) subsidiary – carries major components (fuselage sections, wings and tails) for Airbus’ single-aisle A320 Family, widebody A330 and A350 families and A400M. ATI ensures a high level of customer satisfaction with loading, unloading, and delivery designed to be fast, safe, flexible, and reliable – as demonstrated by over two decades of successful operations throughout the world. The BelugaST also is used for special worldwide operations for other Airbus payloads such as helicopters, satellite components or complete satellites. Speed and efficiency The semi-automated main deck cargo loading system ensures easy and efficient handling of payloads, controlled by the trained crews of Airbus Transport International – which operates the five-aircraft BelugaST fleet. Flight deck The BelugaST retains the same flight deck that is in worldwide operation on Airbus A300-600s and A310s. It is flown by two pilots. The main instrument panel incorporates six cathode ray tube (CRT) displays that continuously provide flight, navigation and systems-monitoring information in a clear, comprehensive manner. Also included in the cockpit are controls for a transportable heating module that can be installed in the main deck cargo compartment. The module provides temperature-controlled conditions for sensitive payloads carried by the BelugaST, including satellites – and even paintings. Discover more about our Freighter products A350F Shaping the future of airfreight Discover A321P2F Discover A330-200F Discover A330P2F Discover BelugaXL Discover Take the next step Talk to a BelugaST expert Contact us Learn more about our product portfolio A220 Purpose-built for efficiency Discover A320 The most successful aircraft family ever Discover A330 Advanced to boost profitability Discover A350 Clean sheet. Clean start. Discover A380 Unique passenger experience Discover Corporate Jets A unique flying experience Discover arrow_upward Back to top Footer menu Airbus Aircraft A220 A320 A330 A350 A380 Freighters Airspace Airbus Services Train Operate Maintain Enhance Expand Customer Care Customer Care Experience Aircraft Entry Into Service AOG and Aircraft Care Fleet Wide Care Customer Care Interfaces Useful Links AirbusWorld NAVBLUE Satair Testia Skywise TechRequest Legal navigation Privacy policy Terms of use Contact us Cookie Settings © Airbus 2021 Social navigation By clicking “Accept All Cookies” you agree to the storing of necessary cookies to enhance navigation and to make our site work. We also set optional analytics cookies (including third party cookies) to help us improve the site and enhance your user experience by analysing your usage of the site. Cookie Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies