A rare European Cargo Airbus A340-600 (G-ECLC) being loaded at night—a rare passenger-to-freighter conversion of a legendary long-haul airliner.
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Spotter's notes
Taken at night, making good use of ramp lighting. This is a rare widebody cargo aircraft, and an especially rare sight given the small number of A340-600s still flying.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-ECLC
ICAO Type
A346
Model
A340-600
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
European Cargo
Airline Code
ECR / EC
Livery
European Cargo
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 556
Thrust
249 kN (56,000 lbf) each
Wingspan
63.45 meters
Length
75.36 meters
Height
17.29 meters
MTOW
380,000 kg
Range
14,450 kilometers
Capacity
Typical cargo conversion from 370 passengers, cargo capacity ~70,000 kg
Cruise Speed
907 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; Approach EPNdB: ~95