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[AI]Airbus A340-200 Heavy (SAS)

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This aircraft follows all the basic requirements to be automatically spawned by the AI. She is able to take off and land safely at the game's main airports. it is also a playable aircraft, you can enjoy aerial collisions, target shooting or Just enjoy more realistic and diverse air traffic in the game.
About the Aircraft: by Wikipedia

The -200 is one of two initial versions of the A340; it has seating for 261 passengers in a three-class cabin layout with a range of 13,800 kilometres (7,500 nmi; 8,600 mi) or seating for 240 passengers also in a three-class cabin layout for a range of 15,000 kilometres (8,100 nmi; 9,300 mi). This is the shortest version of the family and the only version with a wingspan measuring greater than its fuselage length. It is powered by four CFMI CFM56-5C4 engines and uses the Honeywell 331–350[A] auxiliary power unit (APU). It initially entered service with Air France in May 1993. Due to its large wingspan, four engines, low capacity and general inferiority to the larger and more improved A340-300, the -200 proved very unpopular with mainstream airlines. Only 28 A340-200s were produced. The closest Boeing competitor is the Boeing 767-400ER.

One version of this type (referred to by Airbus as the A340-8000) was ordered by the prince Jefri Bolkiah, with the request for a non-stop range of 15,000 kilometres (8,100 nmi; 9,300 mi). This A340-8000, in the Royal Brunei Airlines livery had an increased fuel capacity, an MTOW of 275 tonnes (606,000 lb), similar to the A340-300, and minor reinforcements to the undercarriage. It is powered by the 150 kilonewtons (34,000 lbf) thrust CFM56-5C4s similar to the -300E. Only one A340-8000 was produced. Besides the -8000, some A340-200s are used for VIP or military use; these include Royal Brunei Airlines, Qatar Amiri Flight, Arab Republic of Egypt Government, Royal Saudi Air Force, Jordan and the French Air and Space Force. Following the -8000, other A340-200s were later given performance improvement packages (PIPs) that helped them achieve similar gains in capability as to the A340-8000. Those aircraft are labeled A340-213X. The range for this version is 15,000 kilometres (8,100 nmi; 9,300 mi).

As of March 2024, all but three of the active remaining A340-200s still flying were VIP or government planes. Conviasa, Borborama and Mahan Air are the only remaining commercial operators of the type.

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 14.165
  • Wing Loading 23.5lbs/ft2 (114.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 809.3ft2 (75.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3301

Parts

  • Number of Parts 91
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 585