A340-300E

[yourefired]

I know it doesn't affect anyone in the public worlds (yet), but the A340-300E was evidently delivered to Singapore Airlines in 1996, not 2004.

http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=27

[herrgoda]

A.net seems to be mistaken on that. What SQ got in April 96 was the 343X, the 343E entered service with LX in 2003.

[dktc]

Current A340-300            TOP

(engineering designation -300X) powered by 151.2 kN (34,000 lb st) CFM56-5C4 turbofans; maximum T-O weight 271,000 kg (597,450 lb) with optional MTOW of 275,000 kg (606,275 lb); stronger landing gear, and aerodynamic and engine refinements, plus optional additional centre tank (ACT) for increased fuel capacity compared with basic A340-300. First flight (F-WWJH; CFM56-5C4 engines) 25 August 1995; first delivery, to Singapore Airlines, 17 April 1996.

A340-300E            TOP

Enhanced version with upgraded CFM56-5C4/P engines (trial engine first flew on an A340 on 19 November 2002); optional increased MTOW of 276,500 kg (609,575 lb); new-style cabin from A340-600. Initial customer, South African Airways, ordered six in 2002; first delivery 9 March 2004.



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