Airbus A340-300

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A rare Airbus A340-300 private/VIP jet (CS-TFX) on rotation, sporting a sleek dark blue and white livery.

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Aircraft

A340-300 A343

White and dark blue (likely a VIP/private/charter livery)

CS-TFX

Registration

Airline

Hi Fly

HFM / 3L

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 90.0

Beautifully sharp profile of this A340-300 just lifting off, clean framing and striking blue livery make it pop!

Location

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

HAM/EDDH

53.6304, 9.9882

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport HAM

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Aviation History

The Airbus A340-300 is a four-engine, long-haul widebody first introduced in the early 1990s and was Airbus\' main competitor to Boeing\'s 747 for long international routes before twin-engine jets became preferred.

Fleet Rarity

Very rare in the VIP/private market; fewer than 25 VIP A340s in service globally. Most A340-300s have been retired from passenger service.

Record Flights

A340s are known for record flights such as non-stop polar routes and rare VIP world tours.

Safety & Events

The A340 family has a strong safety record with few hull losses and is often used by governments and VIPs due to its range and four-engine capability.

Future Outlook

Presumed still in operation as a private/VIP or charter jet; most A340-300s are retired, parted out, or converted to cargo.

Specifications

CFM56-5C

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.6 meters

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

Typical 295 passengers (in standard 3-class); varies for private/VIP

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.7 meters

Height

151 kN (34,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, ~95-98 dB on approach

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