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A rare view of the Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 at the gate on a rainy day, complete with its iconic four-engine layout.
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Spotter's notes
Photo includes visible rain on the window, indicating weather conditions; the classic Lufthansa livery is shown. Taken at a major European hub likely to be FRA (Frankfurt), Lufthansa's principal base.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A340-600
Model
A340-642
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 556
Thrust
249 kN (56,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
63.45 m
Length
75.36 m
Height
17.30 m
MTOW
368,000 kg
Range
14,450 km
Capacity
Typically 326 passengers (3-class)
Cruise Speed
880 km/h
Noise Rating
Approximates ICAO Chapter 3/4 depending on engine mod; around 99-103 EPNdB