Airbus A340
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The long-range Airbus A340 was launched as a complement to the short-range [[Airbus A320|A320]] and the medium-range [[Airbus A300|A300]]. | The long-range Airbus A340 was launched as a complement to the short-range [[Airbus A320|A320]] and the medium-range [[Airbus A300|A300]]. | ||
| − | It was the first 4-engine Airbus and the first able to fly long over-sea routes, closed to twin-engine aircraft by international rules (ETOPS). With the relaxing of ETOPS in recent years, the more efficient twin-engine A330 has proved more popular. | + | It was the first 4-engine Airbus and the first able to fly long over-sea routes, closed to twin-engine aircraft by international rules (ETOPS). With the relaxing of ETOPS in recent years, the more efficient twin-engine [[Airbus A330]] has proved more popular. |
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A340 Wikipedia article] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A340 Wikipedia article] | ||
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It is an optional aircraft, replacing the Boeing 777 if the appropriate parameter bit is set.
Stats
| Introduction | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal | N/A |
| Aircraft Type | Large |
| Cruising Speed | 544mph |
| Landing Speed | 160mph |
| Capacity | 295 pax & 50 mail, or 220 crates of goods |
Information
The long-range Airbus A340 was launched as a complement to the short-range A320 and the medium-range A300.
It was the first 4-engine Airbus and the first able to fly long over-sea routes, closed to twin-engine aircraft by international rules (ETOPS). With the relaxing of ETOPS in recent years, the more efficient twin-engine Airbus A330 has proved more popular.
