A340-500 vs A340-600
The A340-600 typically seats about 67 more passengers, while the A340-500 flies about 2,220 km further. The A340-600 flew first, 1 year earlier.
A340-500 · 67.9 m
A340-600 · 75.4 m
| Airbus A340-500 | Airbus A340-600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Airbus | Airbus |
| First flight | 2002 | 2001 |
| Typical seats | 313 | 380 |
| Range | 16,670 km | 14,450 km |
| Length | 67.9 m | 75.4 m |
| Engines | 4 × jet | 4 × jet |
| Body | Wide-body | Wide-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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