Why The A340 FAILED

[@ice711real]

Yes, many call the 757 the pencil plane…but the 757 is actually good 😂 anyways, happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

[@AurelienBTC2937]

Happy canada day you too (i'm not canadian😂)

[@Phantomaviation]

happy canada day (im from spain lol)

[@AngryGamer1224]

happy canadian day! (i'm american though) i have a gallon of maple syrup to celebrate that

[@therealiroquoisball]

Happy Canada Day. (I'm British, your coloniser.)

[@AnahiRumak]

true tho 5th answer also HAPPY CANADA DAY (im argentinian btw)

[@daiweiyu1086]

In spite of those minor failures, I like how the plane looks esthetically.

[@ThereAreNoMoreNames]

Me too!

[@Okay-bd4ix]

Agreed.

[@israelyadao8636]

Same

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

it also sounds really good

[@Ian_Schneider]

Nah, bruhhh

[@mariocxdyt]

I think the a 340 isn't a bad aircraft, they make it incredibly good to the engine progress that was at that moment. The main failure was when the 777 was released

[@mariocxdyt]

Yes you guess it, I am an Airbus fan and Iove the a380

[@flofloflofloflor]

​@@mariocxdyt a320 my beloved

[@mariocxdyt]

@@flofloflofloflor great 😃👍 Airbus is the best

[@mariocxdyt]

@@mertdennis1596 yeah I know, I also saw the video :/

[@LuckyLuke-b2p]

¨fuck no airbus is shit@@mariocxdyt

[@av621]

I read this on some video: "The A340 basically looks like a longer A330-300 with engines that look like hairdryers." Quite accurate, in my opinion.

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

This.

[@AI_Paul]

Is.

[@Aperson340m]

Accurate

[@XENO-g4w]

As

[@epicgdp74]

Hell

[@TheStickyDynamite]

The A340, for a very brief period, actually filled a gap in the market. It was before the 787's introduction (mid to late 2000s). It was the perfect plane for ultra long haul routes that had medium demand. In other words, routes that were too far for a 777 and not a high enough demand for the 747 or A380. For example, it was operated by Singapore Airlines for the Singapore to New York route (direct flight, about 21 hours in 2009, longest commercial flight at the time). Cabin was fitted with business class only. Then the 787 and A350 came out and we all know what happened. MORE ENGINE = BAD Singapore airlines still runs this route now but its with a A350 ULR.

[@busofmauritius8306]

And the flight time has been reduced to 18 hours

[@TheStickyDynamite]

@abelfernandespoio1421 is this an actual crash?

[@AshedTheMoon]

@@TheStickyDynamiteYes but it is with A Boeing 747 Japan Airlines 123's previous flight tailstriked due to this when it took to the skies many of the tail got blown out and destroyed to pieces 30 minutes later the plane crashed only 4 people survived

[@TheStickyDynamite]

@@AshedTheMoon I'm aware of this crash but im not aware of any A340 crashes

[@AshedTheMoon]

@@TheStickyDynamite aviation standards are better than before anyways

[@Da__goat]

The fact that Swiss and Lufthansa are still flying the type and SAA was still using it as late as 2019 for flights between JNB and IAD/JFK was pretty impressive.

[@Martajudie]

Swiss airlines is dead

[@Zen-je8sx]

Despite the failure, I am impressed of the safety record of the aircraft with no fatalities recorded. The problem with the A340 is that it does not meet the standard of modern aviation because of its inefficiency 😢

[@linwoodzhang2280]

In my opinion, the A340 is absoulutely gourgeous. I live in HK, and saw HiFly Malta, Swiss and Luftansa A340-300s in one day!

[@Spiritdragon091]

Despite the many failures and things that are not safe, it’s incredible how the A340 has never crashed.😅

[@EthanPricco]

It actually has crashed once, Air France flight 358. However it was because of pilot error and luckily no one died. So it has had no fatal crashes which is still really good.

[@Spiritdragon091]

Yes ur right, but I meant no fatal crashes thanks for the information.

[@thies7831]

The pilots flying this dachshund (German design input) are not experienced enough in crashing. It will be achieved, once the outgoing aircraft will be converted into freighters and sold off to low grade airlines. As an enticement for reusing the pilots in such events, at conversion time ejector seats should be fitted to the flightdeck.🤔

[@aduponce]

Accidents not so many (Iberia overrunning at Quito Twice in the same year)

[@Boubouch79]

but alot of overruns

[@Mr.DuckieUwU]

If the A340 didn’t came out at the wrong time, it would be an amazing massive aircraft

[@alderlake12th]

Sure, such as amazing even before 787 relase Better FBW

[@nievest626]

I can't be the only one who actually thought the A340-600 was just one of those photoshopped planes that look like they're longer than 12 cruise ships when I first saw it.

[@ice711real]

I honestly agree 😂

[@toddgarton-pope-i9c]

yeah true looks like it was photoshopped

[@Isansaviation]

@@ice711reala340 is the best

[@therealcubisima]

i love the A340-300 i fly it a lot with Edelweiss

[@Paul-Traveller]

Before that was released, their engine choice was the IAE Superfan. But since the IAE Superfan was delayed, Airbus would only look up to use 4 CFM56 Engines.

[@kapumbasipo]

You know, the a340 and a330 were designed as one main body. So they had to optimise a structure for both models. Which could be the reason for its fail. Then the rule-breaking big boi and I mean *big* 777-200 came out. The a340, however, has an advantage: Safety. The 777-200lr/er and 777-300/-300er have had more crashes. The a340-300/-600 have had 2 crashes. Which is equal to the Mh17/Mh370 events. Then there is ek521 at the British airways crashes. Even though the a340 is considered bad, it has advantages over the 777. The worst parts of the a340 were the engines on the -300 and the timing of its release. It was like an a380 prequel. I do like the a340 and 777 tho

[@pauldyduchpd5435]

777-300ER/200LR have never had a fatal crash to date

[@red_grapes2886]

A340-600 is my favourite aircraft actually!! It’s so long it’s amazing! And those four trent500 engines make it even more aesthetically pleasing. The longer the better! 777-9x is going to outclass it though :/ especially if one day there’s a 777-10x variant that one is supposed to be 80m long and rival even the 747 and a380

[@thies7831]

Not too popular with the airlines. Another set of tires for the landing gear in the tail is required and a bellow element fitted just past the wing, enabling the fuselage to rotate without the tail striking the runway. A feature like the tilting nose cone on the Concorde and Tu144.🙄

[@ort_ron]

777 with 4 engines = to red grapes fav aircraft

[@BloodlustGD4]

They're both my favorite planes

[@ort_ron]

@@BloodlustGD4 .

[@DreadF0rce1]

When I was staying over at JFK for a day and a bit of the next day I actually saw a Lufthansa A340 taxiing to a gate since it had just landed before hand. I also saw other rare planes. For example, I saw a UPS MD-11 and I think a 747-400.

[@livethefuture2492]

Kinda reminiscent of the old classics like the 707 and DC8. You gotta admit quad jets do look cooler than simple boring twin jets even if they are less fuel efficient.

[@deanjohnson7819]

I really wish QANTAS would purchase some A340-600 planes, as they can fly further than an A330.

[@CrazyyzaiiMB]

The a340, especially the -500/600 variants is one of my favourite, if not my favorite plane. I just really love those 4 engines and the 3 beatifully tilded landing gear blocks.

[@helgakofler8003]

Cool Video again, well done Ice 711 😀

[@ice711real]

Thanks!

[@SomeFurryOnline]

I luv the a340, specially the a340-600 variant, nice video bud!

[@Kosmo_Z]

This is the only four engined plane I've ever flown on, and honestly i kinda like the pencil plane look.

[@fallenkingyt2290]

Bro went from making 2 hours flight videos to actual Godlike and enjoyable content! Earned a sub

[@ice711real]

Thanks man :)

[@fallenkingyt2290]

@@ice711realnp:)

[@simcitygaming4531]

What “2 hour flight video” lol

[@nawfalisrar9819]

⁠@@ice711real uhh about that tiny engines it’s not how and airbus a340 just failed I give you explanation why airbus a340 failed .

[@nawfalisrar9819]

So the reason why airbus a349 failed it’s because that airbus a340 was too heavy and there was a big fuel gap between airbus a340 and Boeing 777 that’s why airbus a340 failed

[@Spat1o]

even though I've been through quite a bit of drama in your discord, I still really enjoy your awesome videos, its getting better and better!

[@ice711real]

My discord server is silly goofy that’s why I don’t go on it lol, but glad to hear you like the videos!

[@AurelienBTC2937]

too long 🗿 four engines 🗿 old 🗿 fake A330 🗿 but still an amazing aircraft 🤙

[@swissofficial1]

Also what samsung type phone do you use?

[@roxandumanjog4905]

The A340 and A310 cockpit windows look like the rock eyes if you're at a certain angle😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vermas4654]

You can say about the A340 what you want, but its safety record with 0 fatal accidents is undisputably amazing

[@AI_Paul]

Because only 380 were built... So what do you expect😅

[@thies7831]

The safety tests on the German Autobahn did pay off ...kzbin.info1W-qVVFs7v4?si=YpSLQ49jmbSK0abx

[@tomslack1952]

My dad is an air traffic controller. And he said watching those a340s taking off and climbing out (or attempting to) is a truly pathetic sight

[@Verttix9]

2:10 FINNAIR SPOTTED, LIKING VIDEO

[@soundstorm99wows79]

I have another question? There is also another competitor here the MD-11 Which IDK which is better? Can u do a vid on this topic?

[@ice711real]

True, many tri jets also competed wirh the A340, something I didn’t mention.

[@ProCodeGaming]

Tim Clark really needs to know what "defective" actually is. He's calling the Trent XWB defective even though his airline formerly operated the A340 lmao

[@Leafdragon91]

What is the music at 3:21

[@ice711real]

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[@Leafdragon91]

@@ice711realthank you

[@Countryball-Portugal24]

A 340 is my 3rd favourite aircraft and its good because TAP Air Portugal as got it. (I am Portuguese)

[@YSOFEINIOUS]

I love your vids honest one of the best on aviation topics Simple Straight forward Humorous And an overall blessing for my rotting attention span 💀💀

[@SubramaniamSriKrishnanUnityss]

ice never fails to make me laugh...especially when it comes to aviation

[@Tornado2409]

"10/10 samsung quality" That is beyond confirmable

[@fnkfauzan2]

Airbus:Can I Copy You Plane B777? But with Different + 4 Engine Boeing:Okay Airbus A340:Why I Like Pencil

[@joeyphaahla]

Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 in NEW livery is the best airliner ever produced

[@PhantomousBro]

Isn’t the MD90 the pencil and the 717 the crayon

[@b787.9_dreamliner]

1:30 why did you put that airline i hate that airline

[@OutVr]

What is the song used at 3:12

[@ice711real]

Kanye west wolves

[@juanatethejetdryer7580]

So right as it went into service, it was already obsolete

[@gman0637]

3:27 what SFX is that nver heard it

[@stefanxcz]

Your channel gives me swiss001 vibes, in a good way. Much good luck in the future with your channel bro!

[@ice711real]

Many people tell me that, but thank you :)

[@martparve]

I hate nerds who complain about planes, but not u, the only thing i did not like about the 340 was the fact that it literally needs a tailstrike to take off

[@Alex-nm7qq]

Suggestion for a vid: which 2 of best central asia airlines is the best?

[@Mr.Memesmith]

I have a mode of an Emirates A340 in my window. What’s hilarious is that because of the sun, the thing has turned a bit yellow!

[@Random_Eebs]

Ice lol that a340 you saw was indeed the one I caught at ohare yesterday Planespotting!

[@ice711real]

Yes it was 😎

[@TrueMT7]

What if the a340 used the very powerful b777x engines?? and replaced the 4 cfm56 enginges with four 777x engines??

[@musicaccount8349]

It would make an overpowered a330

[@TrueMT7]

@@musicaccount8349 true.

[@BVB-BTEERDHAB]

Hey ice your discord link is not working pls make a new link I want to post my aviation art please make a new link ❤

[@hectorsproductions2018]

I honestly don't see the A340 as a failure, it was just made at the wrong time.

[@stepladder3257]

This video is the reason why I love this plane

[@PR_0M1S4G4]

Aint nobody gonna talk about the A340 Death stare

[@thegrunt1]

Aw cmon man, when will you do the iranair review i keep asking for? 😢😕

[@captainrylenaviation29]

Ice is getting more better and addicting each day! Love the discord and your videos!

[@randomplanenoob]

as a discord mod in his server I have no idea why you like it

[@ice711real]

@randomplanenoob HAHAHAH

[@ice711real]

Really glad to hear that anyways!

[@captainrylenaviation29]

@@randomplanenoob lol just love being active there except the general

[@captainrylenaviation29]

@@randomplanenoob its crazy

[@Christchurchaviation]

well done on the video mate

[@ice711real]

Thanks :)

[@Christchurchaviation]

@@ice711real your welcome

[@kingsto3969]

nice vid a340 is indeed a pencil buts its nice

[@IcelandicGuy901]

my favourite plane is the a340,bc of the design, a mix of my 2 favourite planes, the a330 and the 747.

[@Godzilla20191]

0:01 they need to add a wheel on the tail like the Concorde-

[@athiftsabit1208]

This boi didn't have any fatal crash so far, so it's good

[@somerandomrobloxuser]

Hi remember me 'cause this is the first video I watched on your channel :)

[@ice711real]

Hey man, I do remember!

[@autohub.32]

The last A340 600 belongs to AZAL

[@alinadobrica9230]

What are you on about there are So many in service mostly with lufthansa

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

@@alinadobrica9230 Yes, but they're not the only one. Conviasa has a few, and Azman Airlines has a single one.

[@alinadobrica9230]

@@TrainsAreReallyCool ik i Said mostly

[@SeinnaMapping]

One question tho, did you get the pilot license

[@frederix7847]

I never really liked it as a passenger; in cattle class the window seat had a massive box (to do with the entertainment system I believe) which took up all your foot space, making long haul really uncomfortable. Virgin flew them after other airlines had moved to two engine aircraft and Branson ran a pernicious campaign against BA - "No Way BA - four engines for long haul" painted on the side of his aircraft, or words to that effect, implying if you're crossing the Atlantic on a BA 777, you're going to fall out of the sky. Nasty tactic I thought.

[@Concorde002]

I love how the a340 looks like it's photoshoped.

[@pink_fox247]

To be honest, the a330 has the same thing on the a340

[@aswyoutube]

that has to be the world unluckiest plane

[@TamNguyen-xd9mr]

WOW! LONGEST PLANE!

[@JamaicanAviator]

I don’t understand the title. What’s an A340? I thought it went: Airbus A220 Airbus A300 Airbus A310 Airbus A318 (baby A320) Airbus A319 Airbus A320 Airbus A330 Flying Pencil Airbus A380 Airbus A400M

[@ice711real]

It does go like that, but Airbus wants a cover up name

[@JamaicanAviator]

@@ice711real lol, they just don’t want Boeing finding out about they’re revolutionary and efficient flying Pencil!

[@neaf_clover]

Apple could've just named their Apple Pencil an A340 💀

[@neaf_clover]

And yes, A300 wasn’t wrong 😂

[@IvyTheLeafeon470YT]

1:04 loud engine vs A340 😂

[@bosssembushu5256]

The a340 just makes me throw up because of how unrealistic it is 💀

[@ice711real]

Same

[@Pilot-2020]

Sure, it failed, but you can't deny it's a beautiful airliner

[@iLoveJesuss-v3g]

4:09 This guy has laser vision in order to plane spot that

[@BSL500]

There are two explanations. One, I know that phones usually make planes look farther than they are. Two, flight radar 24 or some other app could have been used. Still a funny joke though.

[@V8therapy2186]

Is the triple 7X longer than this?

[@MerkyAviation11]

The A340-300 is my favourite variant of the A340 family having flown on it before. The -600 is an A330 with steroids.

[@cesardonask5850]

1:03 i laught the 777 engige sound

[@AngryGamer1224]

1:28 *s a f t e y p r o p o s e s*

[@javianjohnson8746]

I like your presentation 😂

[@jeremiahderosas9355]

Awesome vid!

[@NW255]

imagine being in first class and all the bathrooms are full so you have to walk all the way to the back of the plane to piss. I’d just piss myself at that point

[@matsbestuser3249]

I like the A340, I think it‘s a good aircraft, but I don’t get why Airbus didn’t just make it a version of the A330, since it’s almost the same, just like the A300 and the A310.

[@lilgoggins]

reject widebody aircraft, embrace turboprop

[@EUROPA22HEAVY]

Some people believed that four engines are for a long haul, two for a short one. An 225:

[@jedi_.66]

Nice opinion, however, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Virgin Atlantic all used the A340, as well as it being my favorite, this video is now rendered Invalid.

[@Kuricang31]

All airlines that you've mentioned already retired their A340s years ago with Virgin being the last one to do so in 2020 Except for Qatar Airways but their A340s are being used for the royal flight

[@jedi_.66]

@@Kuricang31 I did say ‘used’ in my comment, I did not state that they were still in use by those airlines.

[@MichaelHeisenberg]

what is the sound name called in 3:14

[@ice711real]

Kanye west wolves

[@MichaelHeisenberg]

thank you@@ice711real

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

A340-300: A Chad aircraft with Virgin engines. A340-200: Way too Small and Stupid looking. 🗿 A340-500 and A340-600: **CAN YOU FEEL MY HEART INTENSIFIES**

[@TheHelpfulFoxSenkoSan]

One of my friends flew on the A340

[@jerzxt]

I actually feel kind of bad for the A340... A nice plane, but it came out at the wrong time.

[@ice711real]

Very true!

[@sitsia3808]

Name of the music at the very end?

[@ice711real]

Gaiety in the golden age?

[@Grassprietje88]

I personally LOVE the A340 and don’t understand why people hate it Edit: as someone who lives very close to Brussels airport, I feel honored for the fact that Brussels Airlines was shown in the video

[@rnav-spotting-by-antek]

Another great video 😀

[@ice711real]

Thanks mate!

[@semihgedik6078]

A340 600 is my favourite❤

[@SerbianPlayz-v6v]

@Ice711 are you Canadian or American?

[@ice711real]

I’m Kyrgyzstani

[@SerbianPlayz-v6v]

oh alright thanks!

[@Nomad00311]

RIP A340 PENCIL/COBRA/SNAKE OF THE SKIES

[@OliviaTheAvgeek]

To be honest… the A340-300 engines look like my hairdryer 😂

[@Foxxnioxx]

What is the song used at 1:45?

[@ice711real]

I actually don’t know lol

[@Foxxnioxx]

@@ice711real Haha where did you find it?

[@jeffayoe7468]

I hate the look of the 200 and 300. But i love the look of the 500 and 600. Maybe they should maybe the landing gears taller and re engine the a340 with 4 ge90-115b's. The a340neo

[@MadWayToday]

Amazing vFunny video ive ever seen about aircraft’s. A340-800 ? Possible ?