Airbus A330-200

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TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-200 (CS-TOE) rotating for departure with its signature Euro-white livery splashed with red and green.

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

TAP Air Portugal standard livery

CS-TOE

Registration

Airline

TAP Portugal

TAP / TP

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Great dynamic climb angle and sharp livery, but flat overcast sky lessens the color pop.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The A330-200 is a widely used long-haul twinjet, known for its operational flexibility and being a key widebody in TAP\'s intercontinental fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Common variant; TAP Portugal operates multiple A330-200s but has started transitioning to A330neo.

Record Flights

The A330-200 series has flown several ultra-long-haul missions, notably by airlines like Air Tahiti Nui. TAP Portugal uses it on North and South Atlantic routes.

Safety & Events

This specific airframe has no notable public incidents. The A330-200 type is regarded as having a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still flying; as newer A330neo and A321LR/XLR aircraft arrive, older A330-200s are expected to be phased out over the next decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

253 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 406 max

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (Chapter 4 ICAO compliant), ~84 dB SEL at takeoff

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