Airbus A300B4-622R(F)

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14 May 2026 · © Unknown

A DHL Airbus A300 freighter (HB-IDI) on the ramp, sporting the airline's distinctive yellow and red cargo livery.

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Aircraft

A300B4-622R(F) A306

DHL (yellow and red standard livery)

HB-IDI

Registration

Airline

DHL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Clean DHL cargo jet profile; slight haze and reflections reduce sharpness, background elements mildly distract.

Location

Gate 50

London Stansted Airport · STN/EGSS

51.8939, 0.2582

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London Stansted Airport STN

Airport

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Aviation History

One of the early widebody freighters, a mainstay for global cargo operators like DHL, key to express parcel networks since the 1980s.

Fleet Rarity

Airbus A300 freighter is increasingly rare in Western fleets; fewer than 200 still in commercial service globally.

Record Flights

Commonly operates intra-continental and international parcel, mail, and freight routes.

Safety & Events

A300s have had isolated notable incidents in their long service, but HB-IDI is not known for any major events.

Future Outlook

Still in active commercial service, but type is gradually being phased out and replaced by newer freighters.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2

Engine

44.84 m

Wingspan

54.08 m

Length

7,500 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

48,000 kg cargo (approx.)

Capacity

171,700 kg

MTOW

16.62 m

Height

240 kN (54,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 3 or Chapter 4, depending on retrofits

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