***** 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 249kN R-R Trent 556 turbofans.
Accommodation:
Flightcrew of two and typical 380 passengers in two classes, up to
419 in high density configuration.
Notes: Long to ultra long range wide-body
airliner.
First flight in April 2001. First delivery to
Virgin Atlantic in 2002. Stretched development of A340-500.
Total of 116 aircraft ordered, 60 are in
operation (August 2006).
Alternative names:
AIRBUS A-340-600.
*****Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight
with full fuel*****
VMO - Maximum Operating Speed 480 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 0° 230 (4°pitch)
2 5° 230 (4°pitch)
3 15° 220 (4°pitch)
4 20° 210 (5°pitch)
5 25° 200 (5°pitch)
6 30° 190 (5°pitch)
full
gear 190 (5°pitch)
180 (5°pitch)
170 (6°pitch)
*****Take-off*****
WTC: H
Distance: 3140 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: 800 ft/min
*****Cruise*****
TAS: 480 kt
MACH: 0.82
Ceiling: FL410
Range: 7750 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: 2000 mt