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A340-200

Airbus A340-200
Photo credit: Ethan Ferro — @ferritoaviation

The Airbus A340-200 is a long-range, four-engine jet designed for intercontinental travel. As the shortest A340 variant, it was used on lower-demand long-haul flights but saw limited production due to fuel efficiency concerns.

Specs
ICAO codeA342
Engine typeCFMI CFM-56
Length195ft/ 59.44m
Wingspan197.8ft/ 60.3m
Height55.9ft/ 17.04m
MTOW606271lbs/ 275tons
Range7500nm/ 13800km
Max pax capacity420

A340-300

Airbus A340-300
Photo credit: Ethan Ferro — @ferritoaviation

The Airbus A340-300 is a long-range, four-engine widebody jet designed for international routes. Known for its smooth ride and quiet engines, it was popular with airlines for long-haul flights in the 1990s and early 2000s. Though reliable, it was eventually phased out in favor of more fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft.

Specs
ICAO codeA343
Engine typeCFMI CFM-56
Length209ft/ 63.7m
Wingspan197.8ft/ 60.3m
Height55.7ft/ 17m
MTOW609578lbs/ 276.5tons
Range7000nm/ 13000km
Max pax capacity440

A340-500

Airbus A340-500
Photo credit: Ethan Ferro — @ferritoaviation

The Airbus A340-500 is an ultra-long-range, four-engine widebody jet built for nonstop intercontinental travel. It was known for its exceptional range and comfort but saw limited adoption due to high fuel consumption compared to newer, more efficient aircraft.

Specs
ICAO codeA345
Engine typeR-R Trent 553
Length222.9ft/ 67.94m
Wingspan208.2ft/ 63.46m
Height57.5ft/ 17.53m
MTOW837756lbs/ 380tons
Range9050nm/ 16750km
Max pax capacity440

A340-600

Airbus A340-600
Photo credit: Ethan Ferro — @ferritoaviation

The Airbus A340-600 is the longest variant of the A340 family, designed for high-capacity, long-haul routes. It stood out for its impressive cabin space and quiet ride, though it was eventually phased out in favor of more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets.

Specs
ICAO codeA346
Engine typeCFMI CFM-56
Length247.1ft/ 75.3m
Wingspan208.2ft/ 63.46m
Height59.1ft/ 18.02m
MTOW630000lbs/ 286tons
Range7500nm/ 13800km
Max pax capacity475