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

[@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

[@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 :/

[@Milovnikbusu]

¨fuck no airbus is shit@@mariocxdyt

[@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

[@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 😢

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@therealcubisima]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@fallenkingyt2290]

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

[@ice711real]

Thanks man :)

[@fallenkingyt2290]

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[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@AurelienBTC2937]

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

[@swissofficial1]

Also what samsung type phone do you use?

[@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 💀💀

[@roxandumanjog4905]

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

[@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.

[@SubramaniamSriKrishnanUnityss]

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

[@deanjohnson7819]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@joeyphaahla]

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

[@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!

[@Verttix9]

2:10 FINNAIR SPOTTED, LIKING VIDEO

[@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

[@OutVr]

What is the song used at 3:12

[@ice711real]

Kanye west wolves

[@hectorsproductions2018]

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

[@Countryball-Portugal24]

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

[@PhantomousBro]

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

[@MerkyAviation11]

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

[@Dinson1]

The A340 is the Pencil 757 but wider, and with more engines.

[@Alex-nm7qq]

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

[@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.

[@Tornado2409]

"10/10 samsung quality" That is beyond confirmable

[@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.

[@0M1S4G4_4V]

Aint nobody gonna talk about the A340 Death stare

[@stepladder3257]

This video is the reason why I love this plane

[@gman0637]

3:27 what SFX is that nver heard it

[@juanatethejetdryer7580]

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

[@Leafdragon91]

What is the music at 3:21

[@ice711real]

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[@Leafdragon91]

@@ice711realthank you

[@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

[@raykan3643]

fun fact: airbus was technically able to make the A340-600 more LONGER but the factory would not have enough space to store the fuselage

[@fnkfauzan2]

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

[@Random_Eebs]

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

[@ice711real]

Yes it was 😎

[@IcelandicGuy901]

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

[@DeadChan67]

The A340-500 is the most aesthetically pleasing model that doesn’t look too much like a pencil and has the Trent engines

[@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.

[@athiftsabit1208]

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

[@Concorde002]

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

[@Pilot-2020]

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

[@EUROPA22HEAVY]

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

[@jeremiahderosas9355]

Awesome vid!

[@MichaelHeisenberg]

what is the sound name called in 3:14

[@ice711real]

Kanye west wolves

[@MichaelHeisenberg]

thank you@@ice711real

[@noobninja8]

It failed because they used small a320 engines (4), why? Because they were gonna put super engines in the A340 but never made production so that’s why it failed

[@Snowy-oq4ur]

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[@javianjohnson8746]

I like your presentation 😂

[@Christchurchaviation]

well done on the video mate

[@ice711real]

Thanks :)

[@Christchurchaviation]

@@ice711real your welcome

[@pink_fox247]

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

[@EpicThe112]

One thing it had over the 777 was that you can actually do ultra Long Haul flights with it look no further than Singapore/Hong Kong to EWR/JFK/LAX🇺🇲/YYZ🇨🇦. Those were A340-600/-500 ULH before B777-200/LR A350-900ULR took over the operations.

[@Godzilla20191]

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

[@thefinn2018]

love how this guy can tell what plane it is by just looking at a 2 pixel picture of the plane

[@sitsia3808]

Name of the music at the very end?

[@ice711real]

Gaiety in the golden age?

[@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 :)

[@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

[@SeinnaMapping]

One question tho, did you get the pilot license

[@Broski.Editz101]

You're the best aviationist i know till now Yes, about the a340, my country (Pakistan) had many a340, not from PIA, but from AirBlue. It was the A340-600 variant but there is one inquiry. The longest runway in Pakistan is in ISB international. Which was released after the a340s retired. So i asume at their time the largest runway is K

[@rnav-spotting-by-antek]

Another great video 😀

[@ice711real]

Thanks mate!

[@neaf_clover]

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

[@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.

[@b787.9_dreamliner]

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

[@kingsto3969]

nice vid a340 is indeed a pencil buts its nice

[@V8therapy2186]

Is the triple 7X longer than this?

[@etSanctum_XD]

You hear that an Aircraft has Rolls Royce engines and you automatically say "ain't no way that's a fail"

[@bosssembushu5256]

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

[@ice711real]

Same

[@pixolotl39YT]

1:04 loud engine vs A340 😂

[@Ibzinno777]

The a340-300 uses every last inch of the runway and still can't find the power to lift itself off the ground without being 0.001 millimetres close to a tail strike.

[@jerzxt]

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

[@ice711real]

Very true!

[@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

[@aswyoutube]

that has to be the world unluckiest plane

[@AngryGamer1224]

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

[@thegrunt1]

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

[@VeryDreadful]

I KNEW THESE ENGINES WERE A320 ENGINES JUST BY THE SIZE!

[@YesComputer-ub1dr]

Im so glad i found this channel lol

[@ice711real]

:)

[@TheHelpfulFoxSenkoSan]

One of my friends flew on the A340

[@diamondcreepah]

I personally love the a340. The 4 engines, although comparatively small, give it a "big mean mother-lovin plane" look, without a second deck. Sure, the longest versions are pretty absurd mostly because of how thin the wings are compared to its overall length, but other than that it's still a beaut

[@diamondcreepah]

I love the A340. The 4 engines, although comparatively small, give it a "big mean mother-lovin steel bird" look without a second deck. Longer versions get a bit crazy, but most other models look gorgeous

[@crazydude12800]

“ the lagest variant “ im actually dying inside rn 💀

[@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

[@SheilaMacDonald-nb4tm]

Pretty good the only non military 4 engined plane I know besides the 747 and A380