Airbus A340-600
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Airbus A340-600 is a long-haul widebody airliner built by Airbus in Europe. It first flew in 2001 and entered service in 2002. A four-engine jet for very long routes, from a time when twin-engine jets had tighter limits over oceans.
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- Top speed881 km/h (547 mph)
- Range14,450 km (8,979 miles)
- First flight2001
- Wingspan63.5 m (208 ft)
Airbus A340-600 specs
| Top speed | 881 km/h (547 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | Mach 0.83 (about 881 km/h) |
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| Range | 14,450 km (8,979 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 12,500 m (41,011 ft) |
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| Length | 75.4 m (247 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 63.5 m (208 ft) |
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| Height | 17.2 m (56 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 380 t (837,748 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 326 to 380 seats |
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| Engines | 4 × Trent 500 turbofan |
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| First flight | 2001 |
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| Entered service | 2002 |
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| Built by | Airbus (Europe) |
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Airbus A340-600 facts
- When it entered service it was the longest airliner in the world, longer than a 747-400.
- A340 production ended in 2011 as airlines switched to more efficient twin-engine jets.
Quick quiz
When did the Airbus A340-600 first fly?
In 2001.
Who built the Airbus A340-600?
Airbus, in Europe.
How fast can the Airbus A340-600 fly?
Its top speed is 881 km/h (547 mph).
How far can the Airbus A340-600 fly?
About 14,450 km (8,979 miles).
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