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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

A classic DHL Airbus A300-600F freighter coming in for landing, its iconic yellow and red livery clearly visible.

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Aircraft

A300B4-622R(F) A306

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Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

B

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Score: 73.0

Dramatic low angle and gear down, but heavy shadow obscures detail under the fuselage.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The A300-600F is the dedicated freighter version of the A300, a groundbreaking widebody twinjet introduced in the 1970s and popular with express cargo operators like DHL.

Fleet Rarity

One of about 50-60 A300s in DHL\'s global fleet; A300Fs are increasingly rare among frontline operators.

Record Flights

Mainly used for regional and intercontinental express cargo; no notable ultra-long or record flights.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in few cargo-specific incidents, often praised for its rugged reliability.

Future Outlook

Gradual phase-out in favor of newer freighters is expected in the 2020s/2030s.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2A5

Engine

44.84 m

Wingspan

54.08 m

Length

7,500 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

48,000 kg cargo

Capacity

171,700 kg

MTOW

16.62 m

Height

2 × 61,500 lbf (273.8 kN) each

Thrust

Approaches Chapter 3/4 ICAO standard, ~95-98 dB on approach

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