Role: Wide-body jet airliner
National origin:Multi-national
Manufacturer: Airbus
First flight: 25 October 1991
Introduction: March 1993 with Lufthansa (deliveries began in January 1993)
Status: Out of production, in service
Primary users: Lufthansa
-Iberia
-Emirates
-Virgin Atlantic Airways
Produced: 1993–2011[1]
Number built: 377[2]
Unit cost: A340-200: US$87 million (about DEM 163.6 million or £53 million) (1989)
A340-300: US$238.0 million (£145.4 million or €164.1 million) (2011)[3]
A340-500: US$261.8 million (£160 million or €180.6 million) (2011)[3]
A340-600: US$275.4 million (£168.25 million or €190 million) (2011)[3]
Developed from: Airbus A300
Airbus manufactured the A340 in four fuselage lengths. The initial variant, A340-300, which entered service in 1993, measured 59.39 metres (194.8 ft). The shorter -200 was developed next, and the A340-600 was a 15.91 metres (52.2 ft) stretch of the -200. The -600 was developed alongside the shorter A340-500, which would become the longest-ranged commercial airliner until the arrival of the Boeing 777-200LR. The two initial models were powered by the CFM56-5C, rated at 151 kilonewtons (34,000 lbf), while Rolls-Royce held exclusive powerplant rights to the extended-ranged and heavier -500 and -600 models, through the 267-kilonewton (60,000 lbf) Rolls-Royce Trent 500. Initial A340 versions share the fuselage and wing of the A330 while the -500/-600 models are longer and have larger wings.
VARIANTS:
A340-200
A340-300
A340-300E
A340-300 Enhanced
A340-500
A340-500IGW
A340-600
A340-600HGW
Here we have to focus on A340-300:-
A340-300:-
The A340-300 flies 295 passengers in a typical three-class cabin layout over 6,700 nautical miles (12,400 km). This is the initial version, having flown on 25 October 1991, and entered service with Lufthansa and Air France in March 1993. It is powered by four CFMI CFM56-5C engines and uses the Honeywell 331–350[A] APU,[55] similar to the -200. Its closest competitor is the Boeing 777-200ER. The A340-300 will be superseded by the A350-900.
SPECIFICATIONS:-
Model:A340-300
Cockpit crew:Two
Seating capacity:335 (2-class, typical)
295 (3-class, typical)
375/440[76] (maximum)
Overall length:63.60 metres (208 ft 8 in)
Wingspan:60.30 metres (197 ft 10 in)
Wing area:361.6 square metres (3,892 sq ft)
Wing sweepback:30 degrees
Overall height:16.85 metres (55 ft 3 in)
Maximum cabin width:5.28 metres (17 ft 4 in)
Fuselage width:5.64 metres (18 ft 6 in)
Cargo capacity:162.8 cubic metres (5,750 cu ft)
Operating empty weight, typical:130,200 kilograms (287,000 lb)
Maximum take-off weight (MTOW):276,500 kilograms (610,000 lb)
Cruising speed:Mach 0.82 (871 km/h/537 mph at 11,000 m/36,000 ft)
Maximum Operating speed:Mach 0.86 (913 km/h/563 mph at 11,000 m/36,000 ft)
Maximum range, fully loaded:7,400 nautical miles (13,700 km; 8,500 mi)
Takeoff distance at MTOW:3,100 metres (10,200 ft)
(sea level, ISA)
Maximum fuel capacity:147,850 litres (32,520 imp gal; 39,060 US gal)
Service ceiling:12,500 metres (41,000 ft)
Engines (×4):CFM56-5C
Thrust (×4):139–151 kilonewtons (31,000–34,000 lbf)
OUTSTANDING RANGE CAPABILITY:-
With a service range of more than 7,400 nautical miles, Airbus’ A340-300 is tailored to meet the needs of the 300-seat long-range market – offering direct point-to-point services and increased flight frequencies at lower costs.
It thrives in many market environments and often forms a key part of a larger international operation with major carriers, operating along with other A330 or A340 models. As flagships with smaller airlines, the A340-300 provide vital long-range links to and from less populous cities; while it serves as the most cost-effective 300-seat long-range complement for operators of A320 Family aircraft.
The four-engine A340-300 features one of the quietest cabins in the sky – a key element for relaxing long-haul operations – as well as the best economy in its class, which makes this jetliner an airline favourite. The A340-300 seats 295 passengers in a typical three-class cabin configuration, while a two-class layout comfortably accommodates as many as 335 travellers.
INOVATION AND EFFICIENCY:-
Like all members of Airbus’ family of modern jetliners, the A340-300 features a number of key innovations, including fly-by-wire flight controls, which bring increased flight protection as well as weight and cost savings; advanced weight-saving materials such as carbon fibre; and fuel-saving aerodynamics. Commonality with Airbus’ family of fly-by-wire jetliners also brings important reductions in training and maintenance costs, providing customers with an important competitive advantage.
The A340-300 demonstrates outstanding environmental efficiencies, including low fuel burn and reduced engine emissions, while its reduced noise signature comfortably meets international standards.
CABIN VERSATILITY
The A340-300 cabin’s flexibility allows for a wide variety of customised cabin interiors. Seat pitch can be adapted in units of one inch, while galleys, lavatories and stowage areas can be located in different numbers, groupings and locations – providing excellent versatility for operators of this widebody Airbus jetliner. In addition, state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment can be incorporated into the seats or mounted on partitions below overhead stowage areas.
Under the main deck, the A340’s large cargo holds provide voluminous capacity for extra revenue. With large cargo doors as basic fit, they take industry-standard LD3 containers in side-by-side loading. The A340-300’s forward hold accommodates six 96-inch pallets or 18 LD3 containers, while the aft hold accepts 14 LD3s or a mix of three 96-inch pallets and two 88-inch pallets.
ORDERS & DELIVERIES:-
Airbus’ 2013 order book grew by 41 aircraft in February with its A320, A330 and A350 aircraft families, while 45 jetliners were delivered to customers during the month.
Leading the new business was a contract from Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corporation for 20 A350-900s and five A350-1000s, along with 14 A321neo (new engine option) jetliners. With this booking, Airbus’ overall orders for its A350 XWB product line surpassed the 600 mark, sold to 35 international customers.
February’s other acquisition was Turkish Airlines’ contract for two more A330-300s as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans.
Deliveries during the month were led by 35 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft provided to international airlines, leasing companies and a private customer – with this total composed of 23 A320s, nine A321s, two A319s and one A318. The jetliners included nine equipped with Airbus’ Sharklets wingtip devices, which improve aerodynamics while significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Twin-aisle A330 deliveries in February were composed of seven A330-300s and one A330-200. Completing the month’s activity was the handover of two more A380s (received by Malaysia Airlines and China Southern).
With the new business and delivery activity in February, Airbus’ net orders for 2013 reached 162 aircraft, while its overall backlog stood at 4,764.
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