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Airbus A340-500

Airbus · A345

Ultra-long-range quad with the longest range of the A340 family. Known for reliable performance on 14+ hour flights.

A heavy four-engine jet that cruises around 480 kts. Climbs well at 3,500 fpm. Has a 160 kt approach speed, coming in fast.

4x JetHeavyRECAT BFL410 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling41,000 ft (FL410)
Max climb rate3,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed145 kts
Landing speed160 kts
Cruise speed480 kts (M0.82)
Maximum speed494 kts (M0.84)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length19,443 ft (3.20 nm)
Landing field length11,666 ft (1.92 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

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