Airbus A340-300

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26 Aug 2026 · © Siliconserver

Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 (D-AIHE) climbing out, showcasing the rare quadjet in modern passenger service.

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Aircraft

A340-300 A343

Lufthansa current livery

D-AIHE

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Sony Alpha 6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Great side profile of the A340 climbing out; clear reg and livery, nice light—slight overexposure on fuselage highlights.

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

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Aviation History

The A340-300 was Airbus\'s first ultra-long-haul quadjet, used by many major airlines, now mostly retired in favor of more efficient twins.

Fleet Rarity

Rarer in 2024: Fewer than 30 active A340-300s worldwide, mostly with Lufthansa and some African carriers.

Record Flights

A340-300s flew several ultra-long-haul routes for Lufthansa, including FRA-EZE and MUC-ICN, but not as record-breakers.

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record; has operated various notable rescue/repatriation missions, as with many quads.

Future Outlook

Being phased out, with gradual retirement; some stored, few left in regular service by major airlines.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5C4

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.6 meters

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

Typically 295 passengers (3-class)

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

151 kN (34,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older), approx. 94-98 dB under departure test

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