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Standard Lufthansa (post-2018 blue tail)

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Gear

Panasonic DC-FZ82D N/A

Achievements

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Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

The A340-300 was Airbus\'s first long-haul four-engine widebody and vital to 1990s intercontinental travel. Lufthansa has been a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is one of the last large A340-300 operators; many airlines have retired this type.

Record Flights

A340-300s have been used for some ultra-long-haul routes, but not record-breaking. Sometimes used in unique government or repatriation flights.

Safety & Events

Generally viewed as reliable; some frames have been retired as the type is increasingly rare in major fleets.

Future Outlook

Being retired gradually from Lufthansa\'s fleet, but a few airframes still fly as of 2024.

Specifications

CFMI CFM56-5C

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.69 m

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

250-300 passengers (typical 279 in 3-class layout)

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.99 m

Height

151 kN (34,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

EPNdB varies, ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

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