Herpa Snap-fit Airbus Beluga Airbus A330-743L XL F-WBXL Scale 1/200 613286

The Airbus BelugaXL, also known as the Airbus A330-743L XL, is a large transport aircraft derived from the Airbus A330-200F jetliner, specifically designed to transport oversized Airbus aircraft components between production sites. F-WBXL is one of the six BelugaXLs that are currently in operation.

The BelugaXL is a truly unique aircraft with a bulbous fuselage that dwarfs even the largest passenger airliners. This outsized design gives the BelugaXL its nickname, "The Smiling Whale." The large cargo hold allows the BelugaXL to transport entire wing sections for Airbus airliners, as well as other fuselage sections and complete empennages.

The BelugaXL is a vital part of Airbus's production process, as it allows the company to efficiently transport aircraft components between its various factories across Europe. The BelugaXL is expected to remain in service for many years to come, ensuring the continued production of Airbus's popular line of commercial aircraft.