The Airbus A340-200, a long-range quadjet airliner that established Airbus as a serious competitor in the transoceanic commercial market, first flew on April 1, 1992. This low-wing four-engine aircraft could carry 201-250 passengers and featured a shorter fuselage optimized for extended range over seating capacity. With a maximum range of 6,700 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Airbus from 1993 to 2008, with exactly 28 units built.
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