Airbus A300F4-622R

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A UPS Airbus A300F4-622R (N138UP) sits on the ramp in classic UPS 'Worldwide Services' livery—a cargo workhorse.

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Aircraft

A300F4-622R A306

UPS Airlines standard livery

N138UP

Registration

Airline

UPS

UPS / 5X

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Rickenbacker International Airport

LCK/KLCK

39.8138, -82.9278

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Rickenbacker International Airport LCK

Airport

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Aviation History

UPS is one of the major freight operators of the Airbus A300F, using it extensively for medium-long haul cargo operations in North America.

Fleet Rarity

UPS is the largest operator of the A300F, but globally, Airbus A300 active airframes are now relatively uncommon.

Record Flights

Primarily used for high-frequency cargo routes in the United States, including overnight long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

UPS A300 freighters have had a small number of incidents in their operational history, but are generally regarded as reliable cargo workhorses.

Future Outlook

Still flying but approaching a phase-out within UPS in the coming years as newer aircraft types are inducted.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2A5

Engine

44.84 meters

Wingspan

54.08 meters

Length

4,000 km

Range

870 km/h

Speed

48,000 kg cargo

Capacity

171,700 kg

MTOW

16.62 meters

Height

59,000 lbf (263 kN)

Thrust

Chapter 4 ICAO compliant (~92 dB on approach)

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