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***** AIRCRAFT “Airbus - A340-
REFERENCE
INFORMATION (by Aircraft performance database)
*****Aircraft Features*****
Wing
position: Low wing
Engine
position: Underwing mounted
Tail configuration:
Regular tail, mid set
Landing
gear: Tricycle retractable
Wing
Span:
Length:
Height:
Power
plant: 4 x 141kN CFM56-5C4 or 4 x 147kN CFM 56-5C3
turbofans.
Accommodation:
Flightcrew of two and typical 239 passengers in three classes, up to
300 in two classes configuration.
Notes: Long to ultra long range wide-body
airliner. Initially known
as A-340-8000 with additional tanks and underfloor passenger sleepers
for ultra long range. Programme
was launched in 1987 as a combined programme with the
A330, differing mainly in number of engines and in engine related systems. The
A340 had its first flight on the 25th of October 1991 and entered service with
Lufthansa in January 1993.
Total of 247 aircraft ordered (series 200 and
300) - 236 in operation (August 2006).
Alternative names:
AIRBUS A-340-200.
*****Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight
with full fuel*****
VMO - Maximum Operating Speed 490 KIAS
MMO -
Maximum Operating Speed Mach 0.82 Mach
Turbulent
Air Penetration Speed 000 KIAS/.00 Mach
VLO -
Maximum Gear Operating Speed 000 KIAS
VLE -
Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed
000 KIAS/.00 Mach
*****Maximum Flap Placard Speeds*****
Flaps degr KIAS
1 8° 230
1+F 14° 215
2 22° 200
3 32° 180
FULL 177
*****Take-off*****
WTC: H
Distance: 2765 mt
V2
(IAS): 145 kts
*****Climbing*****
-(to
IAS: 175 kt
ROC: 1500 ft/min
-(to
FL150)
IAS: 290 kt
ROC: 1200 ft/min
-(to
FL240)
IAS: 290 kt
ROC: 1000 ft/min
-(mach)
Mach: 0.81
ROC: 700 ft/min
*****Cruise*****
TAS: 490 kt
MACH: 0.82
Ceiling: FL410
Range: 8000 NM
*****Descent *****
- (to
FL240)
Mach: 0.81
ROD: 1000 ft/min
- (to
FL100)
IAS: 290 kt
ROD: 2000 ft/min
*****Approach*****
IAS: 250 kt
MCS: 210 kt
ROD: 1500 ft/min
*****Landing*****
Vht
(IAS): 150 kt
APC: C
Distance: 1765 mt