Type sheet: a340

Airbus A 340-300
Long Range Airliner, , 1991

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Description:

The A340 is the large-scale member of the
Airbus family of jet airliners, fitted with 4
jet engines. It is designed for long range
(-300) and ultra-long range (-200).
Technically, the A340 and the A330 are
relatives, but the A340 has got increased
safety especially on intercontinental flights
by its 4 jet engines.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

208.661 ft

63.600 m

Width of hull :

17.323 ft

5.280 m

Greatest height :

54.790 ft

16.700 m

Wingspan :

197.835 ft

60.300 m

Wing area :

3892.262 sqft

361.600 qm

Max take off weight :

606375.0 lbs

275000.0 kg

Weight empty :

285106.5 lbs

129300.0 kg

Max. payload wght :

65047.5 lbs

29500.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

556 kts

1030 km/h

Cruising speed :

481 kts

890 km/h

Service ceiling :

41011 ft

12500 m

Wing load :

156.01 lbs/ft2

761.00 kg/qm

Range :

6426 nm

11900 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Str2

Type :

CFM56-5C3

Power rating (max.) :

144845 N

14765 kp

Count :

4

4

Total power rating (max.) :

606415 N

61816 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

2

Payload :

295 pax; max 440 pax; Lufthansa: 8 First/42Bus/197Econ