Airbus A350-1000
Airbus · France · first flew 2016 · airliner
The A350-1000 is the longer, higher-capacity variant of the A350 XWB family, seating 360–410 passengers and targeting long-haul routes previously served by the Boeing 747 and 777-300ER.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbofan, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Fuselage length of 73.8m is 7m longer than the A350-900 (66.8m) — the single clearest external differentiator, visible as a substantially greater rear fuselage section aft of the wing |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Fuselage length of 73.8m is 7m longer than the A350-900 (66.8m) — the single clearest external differentiator, visible as a substantially greater rear fuselage section aft of the wing
- Six-wheel main landing gear bogies vs four-wheel on the A350-900, handling the higher MTOW; bogies visible during ground observation or low-altitude approach
- Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines with slightly larger fan diameter than the Trent XWB-84 on the A350-900, though nacelle difference is subtle without close comparison
The extended rear fuselage is the definitive visual cue over the A350-900; the six-wheel main bogies confirm identification at ground level; both variants share identical carbon-fibre fuselage panels, nose profile and winglet style.
Specifications
- The Airbus A350-1000 has a length of 73.8 m (242 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 64.75 m (212 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 903 km/h (561 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 flight crew.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The A350-1000 first flew in November 2016 and entered service with Qatar Airways in February 2018. It incorporates a stretched fuselage with two additional door pairs, uprated Trent XWB-97 engines and reinforced six-wheel main bogies. Its range of approximately 16,100 km covers virtually all commercially viable non-stop city pairs.
Variants
No distinct sub-variants in service; an ultra-long-range A350-1000ULR variant has been studied but not launched, though the A350-900ULR is in service with Singapore Airlines.
Where you'll see it
In service with Qatar Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and others; strong order book positions it as a primary replacement for ageing 747 and early 777 fleets.
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