Airbus A340 family

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type wide-body aircraft
gptkbp:avionics modern glass cockpit
gptkbp:cargo_capacity up to 40 tons
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
gptkbp:cruise_speed Mach 0.82
gptkbp:design_feature advanced aerodynamics
state-of-the-art safety systems
advanced navigation systems
fly-by-wire controls
highly efficient engines
quiet cabin environment
wingtip fences
in-flight entertainment systems
spacious cabin layout
multiple cabin configurations
high-capacity fuel tanks
large cargo doors
comfortable seating arrangements
dual-channel autopilot
modern cabin pressurization
gptkbp:development gptkb:Airbus
gptkbp:engine_type CFM56 or Rolls-Royce Trent 500
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1991
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 37,000 L (9,800 US gal)
up to 45,000 liters
gptkbp:has_units over 400
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Airbus A340 family
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1993
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length up to 75.36 meters
59.4 m (195 ft 2 in) for A340-200
75.3 m (246 ft 0 in) for A340-600
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Airbus
gptkbp:market international airlines
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight up to 840,000 pounds
840,000 lb (381,000 kg) for A340-600
gptkbp:noise_level Stage 3 compliant
gptkbp:notable_operators gptkb:Lufthansa
gptkb:Qatar_Airways
gptkb:Air_France
gptkb:Singapore_Airlines
gptkb:Virgin_Atlantic
gptkb:Swiss_International_Air_Lines
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
four
gptkbp:operational_range transcontinental flights
gptkbp:passenger_capacity 261 to 440
up to 440 passengers
gptkbp:production_years 1991 to 2011
gptkbp:range up to 8,500 nautical miles
7,400 to 8,500 nautical miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:2020
gptkbp:role long-haul airliner
gptkbp:safety_rating high safety record
gptkbp:service_ceiling 41,000 feet
41,000 ft (12,500 m)
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Airbus
gptkbp:variant gptkb:A340-200
gptkb:A340-500
gptkb:A340-300
gptkb:A340-600
gptkbp:wing_configuration high aspect ratio wings
gptkbp:wingspan 60.3 meters
60.3 m (197 ft 10 in)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Airbus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4