A340

The Airbus A340 is a classic four-engine, long-range widebody airliner that once represented one of the best examples of intercontinental air travel. Designed alongside the twin-engine A330, the A340's four engines were a major selling point in the 1990s, offering the ultimate peace of mind for long overwater flights before twin-engine safety regulations (ETOPS) became standard. From the compact A340-200 to the world-record-holding, ultra-long-range A340-500 and the high-capacity, stretched A340-600, which was once the world's longest airliner, the family is known for its graceful appearance and quiet, smooth ride. Though overtaken by more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets like the A350, the "Four-Engined Wonder" remains an classic symbol of the golden age of long-haul aviation.

A340-200

The A340-200 is the most compact version of the A340 family, optimized for ultra-long-range flights with a lower passenger capacity. It was briefly the world-record holder for the longest non-stop flight by a commercial airliner.

Specs
ICAO code	A342
Engine type	CFM56-5C
Length	194.8 ft / 59.4 m
Wingspan	197.8 ft / 60.3 m
Height	55.1 ft / 16.8 m
MTOW	606,300 lbs / 275 tons
Range	6,700 nm / 12,400 km
Max pax capacity	300

A340-300

The A340-300 is the high-capacity, long-range workhorse that established the family's reputation for passenger comfort and operational flexibility across the world's most demanding routes.

Specs
ICAO code	A343
Engine type	CFM56-5C
Length	208.9 ft / 63.69 m
Wingspan	197.8 ft / 60.3 m
Height	55.5 ft / 16.91 m
MTOW	609,500 lbs / 276.5 tons
Range	7,300 nm / 13,500 km
Max pax capacity	375

A340-500

The A340-500 was designed as a ultra-long-haul specialist, featuring an increased fuel capacity to serve the "thin" international routes that were out of reach for most other airliners.

Specs
ICAO code	A345
Engine type	RR Trent 500
Length	222.8 ft / 67.93 m
Wingspan	208 ft / 63.45 m
Height	56.4 ft / 17.2 m
MTOW	820,000 lbs / 372 tons
Range	9,000 nm / 16,670 km
Max pax capacity	375

A340-600

The A340-600 is the large, stretched evolution of the family, designed to rival the 747 in capacity while offering the comfort and quietness of a four-engine widebody.

Specs
ICAO code	A346
Engine type	RR Trent 500
Length	247.2 ft / 75.36 m
Wingspan	208 ft / 63.45 m
Height	56.7 ft / 17.29 m
MTOW	811,000 lbs / 368 tons
Range	7,800 nm / 14,450 km
Max pax capacity	440