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1997
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COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT Model Engines Dimensions Landing Accomodation Max Fuel FAR field lengths gear weights (kg) (litres) take-off landing ISA ISA Take-off Standard sea-level sea-level Speeds (Ml (mach) Span (ml Track |m) Seats Vno Length (m) Height (m) wing area (m1) Wheelbase (ml Pitch Tum radius (ml Abreast Cabin width Landing Zero fuel Operating empty Optional ISA+20c sea-level ISA 5,000ft BA+20'c 5,000ft ISA+20c sea-level ISA 5,000ft ISA +20c 5,000ft Mno Mmo Cruise performance Max cruise Long range speed (kt) speed (kt| Payload details Max (kg) Max alt (ft) At aft Range with (ft) max p/1 (km) Vne 1,540 1,540 1,720 1,720 350 381 0.78 0.82 0.89 487 39.000 453 21,700 2.640 0.78 0.82 0.89 487 453 25,660 3,840 Max cruise Long range fuel cons fuel cons Payload with e (kg/hi (kg/hi max fuel (kg) range with max fuel notes A321-100 2 x 133.5kN CFM International CFM56 5B turbofan or 2 x 133kN IAE V2500 A5 turbofan 34.1 5.9 220 83.000 23,700 1,970 44.51 16.9 73,500 2,290 11.8 26.9 6 69,500 3,110 122.4 3.7 47,800 4.150 Range with a typical two-class load of 185 passengers is 4,280km. A321-200 2 x 142.4kN CFM International CFM56 5B3 turbofan or 2 x 147kN IAE V2533 A5 turbofan 34.1 5.9 220 93,000 23,700 2,520 1.640 44.51 16.9 - 77.800 29.500 3.110 1.640 350 11.8 26.9 6 73,800 1,870 381 122.4 3.7 48.140 4,560 1.870 Highest MTOW option. Range with a typical twoclass load of 185 passengers is 5,500km with two auxiliary centre tanks. A330-200 2 x 308kN Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofan or 2 x 317kN GE Aircraft Engines CF6 80E1 turbofan or 2 x 332kN Rollsfloyce Trent 700 turbofan 60.3 - 253 230.000 139,090 - - - 0.82 - 49,000 59 10.7 81 180.000 - - 0.86 41,000 17.89 - 8 168.000 - - ..... 362 119,000 Range with a typical three-class bad of 256 passengers is 12,000km. A330-300 2 x 332kN Rolls-Royce Trent 700 turbofan or 2 x 308kN Pratt & Whitney PW4CO0 turbofan or 2 x 317kN GE Aircraft Engines CF6 80E1 turbofan 60.3 10.7 295 217.000 97,170 2.255 1,816 330 0.82 500 465 48.400 63.7 25.4 81 179,000 - 2.657 1,816 - 0.86 41.000 39.000 16.9 - 8 169.000 3.726 2.063 365 0.93 7.000 4.800 362 118,189 - 2.063 Range with a typical twoclass load of 335 passengers is 8.900km.230t MTOW HGWversion offered with 10.200km range. A340-200 4 x 154kN CFM International CFM56-5C4 turbofan or 4 x 147kN CFM56-5C3 turbofan or 4 x 141kN CFM56-5C2 turbofan 60.3 10.7 261 257,000 140.000 2,790 1.856 330 0.82 494 465 59.4 23.3 81 182.000 155,400 3.260 1,856 - 0.86 41.000 39.000 16.8 - 8 170,000 4.320 2.094 365 0.9 7.250 5.100 362 120.228 - 2,094 Range with payload is with typical international reserves, 370km alternate option. Range with a threedass load of 263 passengers is 13.400km. A340-200 HGW (-8000) 4 x 154kN CFM International CFM56-5C4 turbofan 60.3 10.7 232 275,000 140.000 2,790 1,856 59.4 23.3 81 185,000 155,400 3,260 1,856 16.8 - 8 173.000 4.320 2,094 362 128.346 2,09 275t option is A3408000 (inc three additional centre fuel tanks and crew rest), carries a typical threeclass load of 232 pax over 14,800km. A340-300 4 x 154KN CFM International CFM5&5C4 turbofan or 4 x 147kN CFM56-5C3 turbofan or 4 x 141kN CFM56-5C2 turbofan 6.900 18.600 46.280 10.180 21.220 330 365 0.82 0.86 0.9 494 41.000 7.250 465 39,000 5.100 44.650 11.260 22.220 60.3 63.7 16.8 362 10.7 25.4 40.6 295 257.000 140.000 81 187.000 8 175,000 - 123,700 2.870 3.320 4.380 1,926 1,926 2.180 2,180 330 365 0.82 0.86 0.93 494 41.000 7,750 466 39.000 5.450 51,300 10.800 21.240 496 33.000 7.800 466 39.000 5,500 52,000 11,800 33.160 Range with a typical threeclass load of 295 passengers is 12,400km. A340-300 (higher MTOW option) 4 x 154kN CFM International CFM56-5C4 turbofan 60.3 10.7 295 271.000 141,000 3.000 1.964 63.7 25.4 81 190.000 3.380 1,964 16.8 40.6 8 178,000 4.298 2,227 362 - 125,500 - 2.227 flange with a typical three class load of 295 passengers is 13,100km. 275t MTOW version also available, with 400km additional range. A340-500 4 x 235kN Rolls-Royce Trent 500 (1) turbofan 63.6 313 356,000 209.000 - - - - 66.83 - 81 10.400 .... 31,450 437.4 flange with 316 pax (threeclass) is 15.355km a three-class layout. The first flight was in October 1991,'and the A340-300 and -200 entered service in March 1993 with Air France and Lufthansa, respectively. A high-gross-weight, longer-range version of the -300 entered service with Singapore Airlines in April 1996. The new model has a strengthened wing structure and more-power ful engines. Airbus has also developed a very- long-range derivative of the smaller -200, dubbed the A340-8000 (14,800km range). This derivative has increased weights and additional fuel capacity in the rear cargo hold. Since launch, Airbus has been examining ways of expanding the family by developing stretched derivatives. After examining "simple-stretches", under the A340-400 designation, more-recent Airbus studies have focused on the development of an enlarged wing for a new two-variant fami ly, dubbed the A340-500 and -600, offering, respectively, very long range or increased pas senger capacity at the range of the existing-3 00. In April 1996, the consortium signed a six- month exclusive study agreement with GE for the development of a new engine, but this arrangement collapsed when die two organisa tions could not agree on various key issues, such as the commercial terms. After examining offers from P&W and R-R, Airbus in June chose the latter as die lead sup plier to provide its Trent 700/800-derived, 23 5- 270kN Trent 500 for the new models. The $2.5 billion aircraft programme was launched provi sionally at the same time. Key to the new family is the 20% larger wing, which incorporates a 1.6m wingbox insert to increase area and fuel capacity, along with 1.6m wingtip extensions. The MTOW will be increased to 356t, requiring a four-wheel centre main undercarriage unit to be adopted in place of the existing two-wheel unit. The larger -600 will be almost 11m longer than the -300, and will be capable of carrying 378 passengers (three-class) over distances of 13,500km. This model has some 38% greater fuel capacity than that of the -300. The -500 combines the new wing, engines and weights of die -600, widi a slightly stretched -300 airframe (to balance the enlarged wing), and some 48% more fuel capacity than that of die -300, creating a 316-seater with a range of more than 15,400km. Airbus is aiming to give the programme a full launch before the end of 1997, provided "significant" orders are secured. The pro gramme has already taken commitments from Air Canada and Virgin for 31 aircraft. Service entry is now scheduled for 2002. Airbus is already examining weight and range growth developments to meet potential cus tomers' requirements. Increased weights and 10% more powerful engines could provide up to 1,000km more range. Production See A3 30 Ordered 182 Delivered 115 FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL 3 - 9 September 1997 35
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