The BelugaXL is 6.9m (22ft 6in) longer and 1.7m (5ft 5in) wider than the first-generation aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus A300ST Beluga - InternationalInternational - 1994Airbus Beluga XL - InternationalInternational - 2018

One of the initial air-to-air studies of the first A330-743L BelugaXL during its July 19, 2018 maiden flight from Toulouse.
Six BelugaXLs will be introduced to service over the next few years.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus Beluga XL - InternationalInternational - 2018

A new structural addition are ventral fins on the aft fuselage to help provide stability.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus Beluga XL - InternationalInternational - 2018

Deharde in partnership with P3 Voith Aerospace designed and built the cargo hold and Stelia Aerospace the nose fuselage and main cargo door.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus Beluga XL - InternationalInternational - 2018

The BelugaXL's horizontal tailplane box is wider and the auxiliary vertical end-fins taller than on the BelugaST.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus Beluga XL - InternationalInternational - 2018

One difference in the BelugaXL's structure from its predecessor is a 50% larger dorsal fin with a kink in the diagonal line.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Airbus Beluga XL - InternationalInternational - 2018