Airbus A350-900F

The next-generation freighter built for long-range efficiency and payload.

Overview

Airbus France 2013–Onward $245 million

The Airbus A350-900F is a dedicated freighter variant of the A350 widebody family. Announced in the early 2020s, it was designed to replace aging four-engine cargo aircraft with a more efficient twin-engine platform. The aircraft combines composite airframe construction with long-range cargo capability.

Specifications

Units
Engine
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Engine type
-
Thrust
87,001 lbf · 387 kN
Avionics
Thales Avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
2
Crew
—
Cabin width
17 ft 9 in  ·  5.40 m
Cabin height
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin length
170 ft 7 in  ·  52.00 m
Exterior length
219 ft 6 in  ·  66.90 m
Tail height
—
Fuselage diameter
18 ft 6 in  ·  5.64 m
Wing span
210 ft 0 in  ·  64.00 m
Baggage volume
19,423 ft³  ·  550.0 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
617,000 lb  ·  280,000 kg
Max landing weight
—
Max payload
107,000 lb  ·  48,500 kg
Fuel capacity
39,000 gal · 147,600 L · 118,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
488 kt  ·  562 mph  ·  904 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
—
Range
8,100 nm  ·  9,320 mi  ·  15,000 km
Fuel burn
0.21 nm/gal  ·  0.10 km/L
Ceiling
43,000 ft  ·  13,100 m
Rate of climb
12 ft/min  ·  0 m/s
Takeoff distance
9,850 ft  ·  3,000 m
Landing distance
6,550 ft  ·  2,000 m
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Operational Context

Airbus A350-900F — long-range widebody freighter

The A350-900F was launched as a cargo derivative of the A350-900 passenger model. It retains the composite fuselage and wing structure while incorporating a reinforced main deck and large cargo door. Airbus positioned the aircraft to meet future emissions standards and replace older freighter fleets.

Two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan engines, each producing approximately 84,000 pounds of thrust (374 kN), power the aircraft. Cruise speed is around Mach 0.85. Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 700,000 pounds (317,515 kg), with payload capability approaching 240,000 pounds (109,000 kg) and range near 4,700 nautical miles (8,704 km).

The A350-900F reflects a shift toward more fuel-efficient long-haul cargo aircraft. Its composite construction reduces weight and improves economics. The model is positioned as a successor to legacy large freighters in global cargo operations.