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Photo grade

B

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Score: 79.0

Nice 3/4 approach shot; sunset sky adds mood, but registration is just a bit soft and ground clutter distracts.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

Once a flagship long-haul aircraft for Lufthansa and other international airlines, the A340-300 is now increasingly rare in passenger service.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is now one of the few major global airlines still operating the A340-300 in passenger service.

Record Flights

Historically used for ultra-long routes, including Frankfurt-Buenos Aires and Munich-Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

No major fatal incidents; a reliable, albeit less fuel-efficient, four-engine jet.

Future Outlook

Mostly being phased out or kept for niche long-haul markets, possible future preservation of some frames.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5C

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

13,500 kilometers

Range

875 kilometers per hour

Speed

250-300 passengers

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.7 meters

Height

138.8 kN (31,200 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (early airframes noisier than latest jets)

Noise