Airbus
A340-600
The Airbus A340-600 is a four-engine, long-range widebody and the longest variant of the A340 family. Stretched to seat around 320 passengers in three classes, it was for a time the longest commercial aircraft in the world. Its four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines gave it ETOPS-free ultra-long-haul capability before twins came to dominate the segment. Many now fly as VIP and government transports.
- Longest variant of the four-engine A340 family
- Four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines (ETOPS-free)
- Typical three-class seating around 320 passengers
- Range of roughly 7,500 nm
- Once the longest airliner in the world
- Popular as a VIP / head-of-state transport
A340-600 key specifications
- Range
- 7,500 nm
- Cruise speed
- 488 kts
- Passengers
- up to 380
- Max take-off weight
- 837,756 lb
- Engines
- 4 × Turbofan
About the A340-600
Introduced in 2002 in France, the Airbus A340-600 is a commercial airliner from the Airbus A340 family built for high-capacity scheduled passenger service. It is an established, widely-supported design.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 7,500 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 488 knots. It seats up to 380 passengers and is powered by 4 Rolls-Royce Trent 556 engines.
Its 7,500 nm range makes it well matched to nonstop ultra-long-haul sectors. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight. Use the comparisons below to see how the A340-600 stacks up against similar aircraft, then request a tailored assessment.
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