Airbus A340 Series, Brochure

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STL 472.502/90 Issue 6
A340 General
1.10
Minimum turning radius
Towing
The A340 can be towed or pushed to a nosewheel angle
of up to 78° from the aircraft center line, at all weights up
to maximum ramp weight without disconnecting the
steering.
Taxiing
Minimum turning radii (with tire slip) and minimum
pavement width for a 180° turn are as illustrated.
Y
A
R3
R4
R5
R6
Meter
5.34
35.16
24.48
36.20
30.33
35.07
(Feet)
17.53
115.41
80.32
118.78
99.51
115.06
Meter
12.66
45.23
27.23
43.22
32.65
38.61
(Feet)
41.54
148.23
89.34
141.22
107.11
126.69
Type of turn 2
Effective turn angle
61.5°
Type of turn 1
Effective turn angle
77.95°
Type of turn 1 : Asymmetric thrust differential braking (pivoting on one main gear)
Type of turn 2 : Symmetric thrust no braking
A340-200
Y
A
R3
R4
R5
R6
(Feet)
17.53
125.41
87.19
118.78
106.59
115.06
Meter
13.53
48.43
29.59
44.06
34.95
39.12
(Feet)
44.39
158.89
96.98
144.57
114.66
128.36
Type of turn 2
Effective turn angle
62°
Type of turn 1
Effective turn angle
77.95°
A430-300
Meter
5.34
38.22
26.58
36.20
32.49
35.07
Ground maneuver capability