A330 models and variants

[Tha_Ape]

Hi everybody,

I read quite a lot of threads about the A330 and, the further I went, the more I got lost, comparing with GW#4 already available planes.
So:
- Is the A332 242tn a model that will be released, or is it "integrated" into the actual model, that has a 242tn mtow variant ? Because "X" and "242" seem to be the same model (but the 333 X doesn't have a 242tn variant... )
- If "X" is different from "242tn", will there be an "X" for the 332?
- Are 338 and 339 included in this game world?
- If a 332 "X" and/or "242tn" will be released in this GW, what would be the date? And will it burn less fuel than the classic 332 (as the 332 burns quite more than the 333, as a result of a not-yet-fixed mistake)?

Thanks a lot,

Arthur

[NovemberCharlie]

The  A330 family in AWS is comprised of:
A330-200
A330-300
A330-300X
A330-300E (this is the 242tn version)
A330-800NEO
A330-900NEO

The A332 242tn version is included when the aircraft is first launched. This is also how it is in real life. There is no A330-200X.
The A330-200 fuel burn has been reported and is fixed for future games. GW4 unfortunately doesn't get this update yet.

Personally I think the A330/A340 fleet group is great in AWS. You get an aircraft for medium (A330) to large (A340) capacity with varying performance capabilities in one family.

I hope this answers your questions!

NC

[qunow]

Actually in real life the 242t 332 was offered the same time as the 242t 333.....
Both of them were offered in 2012: http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/airbus-offers-new-242-tonne-a330-takeoff-weight-capability-to-extend-market-coverage/
And the EASA certification for the new 332 were only granted in 2015: http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2015-09-08/a330-200-increased-range-gets-easa-certification

[Tha_Ape]

Ok, perfect, thanks a lot to both of you.
A pity for the fuel burn, but on the other hand we have a 2012 plane already available

Arthur