JC Wings LH2AIR329C / LH2329C

JC Wings LH2AIR329C / LH2329C is a 1/200 scale diecast model of the Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL, registration F-GXLJ (the fourth airframe built) in Airbus house colours.

Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL

The BelugaXL, designated as the A330-743L, is a large cargo aircraft developed by Airbus based on the A330-200F. It is designed to transport substantial aircraft components and is a larger replacement for the A300-600ST. The aircraft first took to the skies on July 19, 2018, and entered service with Airbus in January 2020. Six airframes have been modified to the A330-743L standard.

The BelugaXL features a lowered cockpit and nose section, a significantly enlarged cargo bay, and a modified rear and tail section. The forward part of the fuselage is derived from the A330-200, while the rear is based on the A330-300.

Measuring seven meters longer and one meter wider than its predecessor, the BelugaST, the BelugaXL offers 30% more transport capacity. Its maximum payload is 51 tonnes, and its range is 4,000 kilometres (approximately 2,485 miles).

The aircraft is operated by a crew of two pilots and one Loadmaster. The powerplant consists of two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 high-bypass turbofan engines, each mounted on pylons under the wings.