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A340-200

A340-200 is a member of the Airbus A340 Family. It should be read within the wider family context because engines, range, cabin layout, and cargo capability vary by airline configuration and production standard.

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Overview

A340-200 is a member of the Airbus A340 Family. It should be read within the wider family context because engines, range, cabin layout, and cargo capability vary by airline configuration and production standard.

Advantages

  • Very long-range capability for its era.
  • Airbus cockpit commonality with A330 family.
  • Four engines reduced route-planning dependence on twin-engine diversion rules.

Limitations

  • Four-engine economics are weaker than modern twins.
  • Passenger fleets have declined significantly.
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Identification

Key terms

Technical features

  • Connects model suffixes, airline maintenance strategy, and performance limits.
  • Important for aircraft identification and fleet comparison.

Advantages

  • Helps explain range, payload, noise, and fuel-burn differences.

Limitations

  • Public data may omit thrust derates or later engine swaps.
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Aircraft line

FamilyAirbus A340 Family
ModelA340-200

Explore subtypes

A340-211Engine family: CFM56-5CView entryA340-212Engine family: CFM56-5CView entryA340-213Engine family: CFM56-5CView entryA340-213XEngine family: CFM56-5CView entry
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Technical notes

Technical notes

  • Family context: The Airbus A340 is a four-engine long-range wide-body family developed alongside the A330, providing long overwater and ultra-long-range capability before modern twin-engine wide-bodies dominated the market.
  • Exact airline configuration can change seat count, galley arrangement, cargo capability, and operating range.
  • Engine reference: A340-200 uses CFM56-5C.
  • Cabin configuration should be treated as airline-specific: the same variant may be high-density, full-service, or premium-heavy.
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Sources

Wikipedia: Airbus A340 Family