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Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 'Herne' being towed at Frankfurt Airport. The A340-300, once a long-haul flagship, is becoming a rare sight as airlines retire them in favor of more efficient twins.
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Lufthansa A340-300 (D-AIGL) on tow at Frankfurt
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-AIGL
ICAO Type
A343
Model
A340-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa current livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-5C
Thrust
151 kN (34,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.69 meters
Height
16.99 meters
MTOW
275,000 kg
Range
13,500 km
Capacity
295 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
875 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (varies by specific frame and engine options)
Location
Airport Code
FRA/EDDF
Airport Name
Frankfurt Main Airport
Camera
Device
Canon 2000D
Lens
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3