Airbus A-340-500
The Airbus A340-500 held the record as the longest-range passenger airliner in the world when it entered service in 2002, able to fly further non-stop than any other jet at the time. Singapore Airlines famously used it to operate the world's longest non-stop flight, connecting Singapore directly with the United States for several years. Its four engines and extra fuel capacity came at a real cost in fuel burn, and only a small number were ever built. It was eventually retired from that ultra-long-haul role by more efficient twin-engine successors such as the A350.
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The A340-500 held the record for longest-range passenger airliner when it entered service in 2002, flying Singapore nonstop to the US.
Specifications
| Length | 67.9 m (223 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 63.5 m (208 ft) |
| Height | 17.9 m (59 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 313 |
| Persons on board | 313-490 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 365 t |
| Range | 9,000 NM (16,668 km) |
| Maximum speed | 493 kt (913 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,100 ft (12,527 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,500 ft/min (17.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Landing distance | 2,100 m (6,890 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 213,000 l |
| Engines | RR Trent 553 |
| Units built | 34 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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