Airbus A350-941 (A350 XWB)

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A rare Luftwaffe Airbus A350-941 government/VIP transport, registration 10 01, captured taxiing in special German state livery.

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Aircraft

A350-941 (A350 XWB) A359

Luftwaffe (German Air Force) VIP Government

10 01

Registration

Airline

Luftwaffe (German Air Force)

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Excellent side profile of the Luftwaffe A350; crisp details, great lighting, and perfect placement make it stand out.

Location

Visitors Terrace

Cologne Bonn Airport · CGN/EDDK

50.8787, 7.1229

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Cologne Bonn Airport CGN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Luftwaffe A350 is among the first A350s delivered for government/VIP use, representing next-generation capability for German state transport, replacing older A340s.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 3 German government A350s; only a handful of A350 VIP/government airframes globally.

Record Flights

Used for long-range official and diplomatic missions globally; among the longest-range government aircraft in Europe.

Safety & Events

This frame type has not had major public incidents; A350 is one of the safest modern widebodies.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in Luftwaffe government service for many years as the German head-of-state/VIP transport.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

66.8 meters

Length

15,000 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

Standard commercial: 300-350 passengers, VIP/government: classified custom interior (roughly 150 seats possible)

Capacity

280,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.05 meters

Height

84,200 lbf (374.5 kN)

Thrust

Approx. 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 14 compliant)

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