A330 -200 vs -300 ??

[661 KTAS]

G'day all,

Can anyone please enlighten me on the princpal differences between the 200 and the 300 ???

What sort of operation would suit each aircraft ??

What are QF's plans for both types ??

Any info greatly appriecated !

Thanks

[Rabbit]

Both are almost identical excepting cabin length and engine power. You could describe the 300 as a streached 200 but as the 300 came first you could also describe the 200 as a shortened 300 - Whatever takes your fancy.

Have a nice day

[404 Titan]

Also the -200 has a longer range because of the addition of a centre fuel tank. Not sure of the tanks capacity as I only fly the -300. Maybe some QF guys would like to expand on this? It is probably very similar to the A340-300.

[Coffee thanks!]

Perhaps this is telling you to suck eggs but the -300 has more seats and lower operating costs per seat than the -200 and will better enable QF to compete with the lower cost base of Virgin Blue on domestic and regional international routes. It is a cost based decision.

Regards,

[bdcer]

If you really want to train spot,
1. Both 2 & 300 have bloody big wings (comparitive to fuselage length) & winglets.
2. Both have characteristic Airbus nose.
3. As stated the 300 is slightly longer, externally = more windows between first & second exit doors (I think 200 has 12 windows & 300 has more). Look at www.alirliners.net for more detail.

[MarkD]

EI use both types 2-class ex DUB or SNN. -200 to LAX barely needs the centre tank apparently and is also used for some charter work. -300 does the ORD, BOS, JFK. Cargo has been keeping EI afloat and I believe the 330 is well set for it.

[Buster Hyman]

As with all current large Airbuses, the aft cabin slopes upwards as you head aft. It is noticible internally & externally and, whether it's because of this, the backside shimies like a fishes AR$E!!! So much so, that the FA's are complaining of getting sick!!!

[661 KTAS]

Thanks for the info guys.

I guess what im really after is some idea of what type of operation the two types are best suited to. Are they well suited to short haul domestic routes ?

Are QF going to use the 200's and 300's on different types of routes ??

As I understand it the 200's are being used domestically between the east coast capitals and cityflyer to Perth. Whats the plan for the 300's ?

Any ex Boeing drivers care to comment on what they are like to fly ??

Thanks !