How the A310-300 fits into the A310 story
A310-300 is a retired member of the Airbus A310 family, known for the extended-range branch that defined the family’s long-haul role.
The A310-300 earned a distinct place in the Airbus A310 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
1985
Seating
220 to 280
Range
5,150 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The A310-300 stands out within the Airbus A310 family because it captures the extended-range branch that defined the family’s long-haul role.
It entered service in 1985 with CF6 or PW4000 engines, typical seating for 220 to 280, and published range of about 5,150 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- A313
- Designator references
- Engines
- CF6 or PW4000
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1985
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 220 to 280
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 5,150 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.