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15 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 D-AIHU touches down with visible tire smoke at Munich Airport.

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Crisp A340-600 touch-down with visible smoke, though flat lighting mutes the scene slightly.

Location

Viewing Hill south

Munich Airport · MUC/EDDM

48.3403, 11.7950

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Munich Airport MUC

Insights

Aviation History

The A340-300 enabled ultra-long-range, four-engine service for Lufthansa and was vital for longer, over-water routes in the 1990s and 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa has been one of the largest A340-300 operators, but it is now becoming rarer and phased out from many fleets.

Record Flights

The A340-300 flew many ultra-long-haul flights such as Frankfurt–Buenos Aires and was used for polar routes.

Safety & Events

The A340-300 family boasts a strong safety record with few notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Many A340-300s, including Lufthansa\'s, are being retired or placed in storage; some remain for specific high-demand routes.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 556

Engine

63.45 m

Wingspan

75.36 m

Length

14,450 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

359 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

380,000 kg

MTOW

17.29 m

Height

249 kN (56,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~92-95 dB Lmax at takeoff)

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