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Airbus / SATIC A 300-600 ST Beluga
 

The A300 was the first model of Airbus Industries, a
group of european aircraft manufacturers. It's goal
was to bring a european answer to Boeing and McDD to
the international airliner market. The A300-600 as the
latest model of this line is equipped with a 100%
digital control system (fly-by-wire). Developed for
the transport of oversized cargos like parts of the
Airbus production line ready for assembly. The Beluga
is based on the A 300-600 freighter. The cockpit has
been lowered to get a platform for easier loading.