Airbus Industrie A340-300
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The fourth genration aircraft from the European Consortium is the A340 Airbus.

This long-haul commercial jetliner is the first real competitor for the Boeing
747 series. Powered by four CFM International CFM56-5C2 Turbofans generating
31200lbst each gives an operational range of 7700 miles in a 295 passenger con-
figuration of 18 first class, 81 business class and 196 economy class in six-,
seven- and eight-abreast seating, all with twin aisles. In maximum passenger
configuration 440 can be seated nine abreast!

The dimensions of the aircraft are:-

Wing Span: 197ft 10.00in (60.30m) Length: 208ft 11.75in (63.70m)
Height: 55ft 02.00in (16.83m) Wing Area: 3908.4sq.ft (363.10sq.m)

The first test flight o the A340-300 was on the 25th October 1991 with first
deliveries being expected in the first quarter of 1993. Firm orders so far
total over 130!

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Designed for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator Four using BAO/Mallards'
'Aircraft and Adventure Factory' by Peter Leadbeater (CIS 70374,2454) November
2nd 1992.

Note: The above is not required to fly this aircraft in FS4!! All you need to
do is copy both files (not the .DOC file) into your FS4 directory.

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