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A rare sight nowadays: SWISS Airbus A340-300 taxiing at LAX, its classic four-engine silhouette an increasingly uncommon sight in the jet age.
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Spotter's notes
The SWISS fleet of A340-300s is among the last still flying intercontinental routes regularly. Quad-jets like these are iconic for aviation enthusiasts and plane spotters.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A343
Model
A340-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
SWISS International Air Lines
Airline Code
SWR / LX
Livery
SWISS International Air Lines standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-5C4
Thrust
151.0 kN (34,000 lbf) each
Wingspan
60.3 m
Length
63.7 m
Height
16.7 m
MTOW
275,000 kg
Range
13,500 km
Capacity
Approx. 277 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
875 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3/4; varies by engine mod