Airbus A340-600 vs Boeing 777-300ER
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Boeing 777-300ER is faster: 950 km/h against 881 km/h for the Airbus A340-600. The Airbus A340-600 flies further: 14,450 km against 13,650 km for the Boeing 777-300ER. The Boeing 777-300ER has the wider wingspan: 64.8 m against 63.5 m for the Airbus A340-600. The Airbus A340-600 is heavier at takeoff: 380 tonnes against 351 tonnes for the Boeing 777-300ER. The Airbus A340-600 first flew in 2001, 2 years before the Boeing 777-300ER (2003).
| Airbus A340-600 | Boeing 777-300ER |
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| Top speed | 881 km/h (547 mph) | 950 km/h (590 mph) |
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| Range | 14,450 km (8,979 miles) | 13,650 km (8,482 miles) |
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| Length | 75.4 m (247 ft) | 73.9 m (242 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 63.5 m (208 ft) | 64.8 m (213 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 380 t (837,748 lb) | 351 t (773,815 lb) |
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| First flight | 2001 | 2003 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 326 to 380 seats | 2 crew, 396 seats typical |
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| Engines | 4 × Trent 500 turbofan | 2 × GE90-115B turbofan |
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| Built by | Airbus | Boeing |
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| Country | Europe | USA |
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