Phenomenal Business Class HD A340-600 Takeoff From Johannesburg South Africa!!!
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- My first flight ever on the A340! Listen to those awesome Rolls Royce Trent 500 engines! So smooth! Watch as we take a long departure roll from Runway 3L and climb to the Northeast! We then turn left towards the Southwest! Truly an excellent and rare aircraft to fly on these days! This is South African Airways' oldest A340-600! Excellent service on board! I can't believe they used such a large aircraft for a two hour flight! Nice views of the Johannesburg area out of the window! This part of South Africa is certainly very dry in the winter! Filmed from the Business Class cabin on board South African Airways! Flight 327 to Cape Town. 5/14/14.
Airline: South African Airways, SA
Plane: Airbus A340-642
Aircraft Delivery: 20 December 2002
Reg: ZS-SNA
Flight Number : SA327
Airports: Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo) International Airport JNB FAOR
Runway Used: RWY 3L
Date: 14 May 2014
Flight duration: 1h 49mins
Delay: 29mins
Time of day: 11:29am/1129
Seat: Row 6, Seat 6A
Destination: Cape Town International Airport
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I'm glad that in 2020, Lufthansa and South African still have multiple units of this aircraft
Love this take-off! Awesome sound is right!
+ccwalker050 Glad you enjoyed the engine sound! Thank you for the comment!
The Trent 500 may go down as one of my top 3 favorite engines. Aesthetically and sonically it's just schmexy.
It's such a rarity! I really like it as well! I hope to go on a few more A340 journeys in my lifetime!
The IAE V2500 Are better!
@@cdllc1956 yessssees
@@aircraftsandtrains2309 👍
The Trent 500 and Trent 800 sound similar
A340-600 is my favorite aircraft of all time!
I'm glad you like it so much! It's a great airplane! Thanks for the comment!
Mine too!
Thank you! I use airfleets.net!
***** it says that the website isUnavailable?
AirplaneDude One of my favorite aircraft too! I want to fly one before the get phased out!
"HUGE" like given for engine sound :-) Nice video!
For the umpteenth time I went on this flight. It was just so much more special this time. Smooth take off. Saw the green lake you passed. As aircraft popped through the clouds, flaps retracted and engine note just upped a bit more. I will post the snip.
That is one of the best deepest Buzz Saw sounds I have ever heard, NICE!!!!!!!
Nice footage - I love the A340. It's an increasingly rare aircraft and I've only flow in one twice and they were both old birds (Cathay Pacific). Nice channel - subscribed! :)
+Premium Flyer Glad you liked the video! The A340 is a gem but they're tough to find! I appreciate the comment and subscription!
Just to clarify. 1) This is Johannesburg (JNB) and because of the altitude, the take off is very long. 2) There are many European airlines here because it is one of the most lucrative routes in the World. 3) Comair of South Africa obtained the franchise from BA to fly using their colours in S.Africa. 4) The A340-600 was used on the JNB-CPT route because that plane became the non-stop CPT-LHR aircraft later that evening and it acted as a re-positioning flight.
Flown on SAA in January. Absolutely love that engine sound on SAA airbus a340-600
Beautiful! And that big shadow of plane on the ground... Woow!
Glad you liked it! I agree, the A340-600 makes an excellent shadow below! Thank you for the comment!
I've seen many of your videos and they are very nice. You use real nice expressions such as "phenomenal", "massive", amazing", are you being paid kick backs by Airbus?
No way, he's also been seen doing this to Boeing planes.
Thank you for this. I was privileged to be on SAA a flight in 2000. The reason for this was our 737800 war replaced with a 747 SP. I sat more or less where you sat and was on the same Take Off route. Pitty i didn't have a video recording of that phenominal flight yet seeing this 340-600, gave me a big smile on my face with fond memories
Really nice! Sounds like a quieter & slightly detuned Trent 800. It'll be interesting to see where SAA go post-A346 for their long haul routes.
It's too bad more airlines don't use the A340 as it is truly an excellent aircraft to fly on! I love the Trent 500s! I'm really glad you liked the video! Thank you for your continued contribution to the channel!
A346 is ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ :) what is the F**** BA 737 doing here? x)
Glad you like the A340-600 so much! I also think it's an excellent aircraft! Thanks for the comment!
i was about to ask the same thing. thanks for the answer *****
***** A number of the 737,s are ex Qantas aircraft.
Sébastien Cartier Comair, a South African domestic airline was bought by British airways. Now there are dozens of British airways painted 738s and 734s that fly domestically within South Africa.
The A340-600 is one of my favorite A340 models, and the majestic sound of those RR Trent 500s proves it!
Worked for 18 years at SAA Technical. One of my favourite aircraft to work on and fly in. Best part of my working career was spent here at OR Tambo International Airport.
That Buzzsaw sound is awesome! Especially on the 757s. I really enjoy your videos and subscribed to your channel. Now I can get my turbine sound takeoff fix everytime, anytime! Keep it up!
+Markus Jentes Glad you liked the channel so much! I appreciate your subscription!
i dont know why i like sound of an aeroplane . i know its sound stupid
Great footage! This is one of my favorite aircraft and this particular aircraft has an amazing engine sound! Gotta love Rolls-Royce!
Daniel K It's a fantastic aircraft! I hope to get another flight on board!
***** I've actually never been on one before. The A340 is one of the aircraft I wish to go on.
Absolutely, fabulous , Video!!!! Great.....Really great engine sound. Climb out, and se nary is stunning! Loved that 1st left turn with the aircrafts shadow below. With the announcements in the background from flight attendants, It feels like something from a Sci- fi movie about the future. Thanks for another wonderful experience,
Walter
Glad you liked the video so much! I really appreciate all your kind words!
I love this plane, I'm honestly surprised airbus didn't keep going with this plane trying to compete with the 777.
I think the overall fuel burn ratios were better on the 777! I do really like the A340 though! Great aircraft!
Nice takeoff! Awesome engine sound btw! What was a British Airways B737-400 doing there??!!
+Nick Fenton Operated by Comair/Kulula
British airways brought comair. I guess it's a reminder to the South Africans that the British use to rule here
Oh.
+James Sinon
I stay here, British airways fly domestic flights from J'burg, to Capetown, Durban, East coast and I believe Nelspruit where the Kruger Park is and may be a view other in land City's, Sunday afternoons they turn above my home from these areas to land at J'burg which is 45 Km away, they are clearly recognizable with there blue belly's and engines
+Nick Fenton i was going to say.....
Cool shadow at 2:37
lol the BA 737 at the start. What a sight😂
I've flown on the A340, but in Economy. Thanks for sharing this. I have some flight review videos on my channel too. Do check the out if interested.
Glad you enjoyed it! Perhaps I'll take a look!
***** Please do.
Very quiet engines. I used to be in the RCAF and flew on the Boeing 707-720C with the JT3 engines, basically a J-57 without the afterburner and a small fan upfront. Areally noisy aircraft.
Yes they use the 600 and 300 variant for the 2 hour flight. And it gets FULL in economy. Business class is usually half....But I ensure I book my flight on this aircraft or the A330.
Last time I did this leg, I was in the 300 variant which sounds like the A319. Still cool. Thank you for this post. Really enjoying it.
She takes her time to get of the ground....but so subtle....lovely to watch...
It's truly a great aircraft! Glad you liked the video!
Love button required, because like is too mild.
Really glad you liked it so much! I really appreciate the comment!
Phenomenal is right.
I hear ! n by now! Everybody Has.There will Be great Improvements On the way for the current A-330 , Now! The
A-350 -A-380 & New
Aircraft by (Boeing) in the Air, Do you think the 340 Will continue to be Supplied with gradual & Substantial Improvements in the Future , Or will they likely Discontinue it! at a sertin Point, Always wondered if they can Improve on it Even more,
Even A concideration of a New Aged (Tri- engine) variant maybe! ! ! Will be a sad Day when the 340 is Discontinued.
:-) ;-) :-D.
+Karl Veness I'm sorry but the A340 has already been discontinued... I cried the day i found out!
D:
Ah! Darn Really The 600. Must have been the last or Re-Engined Version Onally! Same the 340 Was A Great Aircraft! .. :-):-):-)
Ar 6 seconds you can clearly see a British Airways 737 off the port wing. That's a short haul aircraft. I wonder what it was doing at JNB?
Indeed, very even Rolls Royce's engine sound through recorded flight-time. Just heard tragic event today plane crashing into sea Paris to Cairo Wed May 18th 2016
was never comfortable flying an A340 series 100-300 in particular, highly underpowered aircraft
Super video, just sorry it was winter, in summer it would be nice and green with clear blue sky's, SA have a huge Airbus fleet if i am right and definitely Boeing 737's 800's,?? thanks very much for posting
Jan Kotze Glad you enjoyed it! I'll have to go and visit in the summer if possible! Thank you for the comment!
In Africa where always hit 36+ degrees C with dusty air cause 5% of thrust lost from the engine and the plane needs more distance for higher speed to reach Vr compare to other country like Asia. Anyway, this plane seems didn't reduce power to climbing thrust based on the engine sound.
No wonder they're bankrupt - using such an inappropriate aircraft to fly the JHB CTN route.
listen to that sound ! no words needed anymore, only listen to that symphonie
Feel free to stop by and listen anytime! Glad you liked the video!
yes I like it very much.... I turned the volume to the max during spool up :-) have a great day dude stay save
Great video.☺️
They would then use the plane for an overseas flight from CPT
Just as i was enjoying the sound and view ... did he just say your quiet in this aircraft during mid takeoff 1:19
I whish there were some l-1011 video as clear and modern like yours are.
+Noble6233 That would be cool!
Good video. Good SHD, Take off with South Africa Airways.
God! Gottã love AIRBUS- Indeed it is a Heavenly n sassy Air craft The A-340 Model, With its gradual Mod Improvements it Just keepz getn better n better the more it Matures an Age,s Just like an Alcohol or beverage! I Choose an Airbus all the time.. Riding an A-340 for the first is a kin to one of those special moments the you never forget untill the dying breath. Gosh! Cant wait to Ride the A-350. :-D:-D:-D
+Karl Veness I hope to fly it too someday!
beautiful even beautiful sound inside
+Simos Bahn I love the A340-600!
I didn’t see anything to do with business class..your heading is totally wrong😝
Imagine having your rap career destroyed by four jet engines
Phenomenal video! Just so you know, half of your vids didn't appeared on my feed, so I had to go into your channel first :)
Glad you liked it so much! Thanks for the heads up!
Great video you have! LOL the engine vibrations are coming through my laptop like I was on board! Question: BA do local routes in Africa or what was that little 737 doing so far from home (at about 0:05)?
Andre Wunjo I think that question may have been answered below in some of the other comments! I'm not completely sure myself! Glad you liked the video so much! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
That is awesome. Johannesburg looks modern from the air, the air pollution is a bit thick though. Kinda reminds me of NYC in the early 80's.
Andrew Tubbiolo Glad you liked it! I think it gets like that more in the dry season! Thank you for the comment!
Good
not a day goes by without thinking or watching your videos. I wish I can travel around the world, like you! by the way, this is my new channel. I'm gonna upload some airplane videos soon. subbed to you on my new channel! keep up the great work, man!
Thanks! I uploaded about 18 or so videos today kind of as an appreciation to all my viewers! Thanks so much for the words of encouragement!
LOVE these Engines! Incroyable!
I dont know how true this is but they say Johannesburg has one of the worlds longest runways because of the thin air for takeoff. Great vid btw. I Subscribed.
I think it's true coz the climb rate in this video is pretty slow
+M Van Rensburg
I dunno. It's less than 100' higher elevation than DIA in Colorado, U.S., and they have one that's 16,000', vs 14,495' for JNB. But JNB is on the short list of "hot and high" airports.
The biggest plane in the world is boeing 777-300ER
With the old cabin or the current cabin? Just wondering since this plane is delivered in 2002.
+VinaStudios I don't know, it had blue seats!
Oh, okay it's just that some people might think you are actually reviewing the class and take it the wrong way. Great video!!!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Really good vid! Very quite engines!/ looks hot down there ,, wish we had that weather in the UK, i award you 8/10 for this vid!
Glad you liked the video! It wasn't too hot, maybe 20C or so! Thank you for the comment!
A NICE AIRCRAFT,GOOD SOUND BUT NOTHING COMPARES TO THE 757
You get a nice view of the planes shadow beginning at 2:35 and stays in the video until 3:01.
These are nice videos you add to UA-cam. I am wondering how you get to fly on all these trips, and always such a nice window view. Do you work for the airlines?
Also, if I might indulge in a little constructive criticism on your video titles and descriptions, as well as your comments:
The excessive use of exclamation marks should be considered as I can't help but notice you end every sentence with an exclamation mark instead of a period. The only time I've seen you not using the exclamation mark in a sentence are the ones that end with a date. The abundant supply you have of these marks is very obvious! Even in the titles you seem to throw in an extra few. It appears that your excitement is not very well contained. Do you understand what I am saying?
But all the criticism aside, I enjoy these videos!
Thanks for sharing ;-)
No, I just save up and try to pick out a good seat! I appreciate the criticism and I understand your point, but I think I will continue to use exclamation marks in order to draw excitement to the videos! Thank you for your comments!
I love his channel and I'm glad he uses marks like that :). Great vids keep it up
Realy great video, congrats, its well worth a watch, the veiws too are awesome, great quality...
Really glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to write a comment!
Lol they used a long haul plane for a two hour flight, very lucky ! I would usually be put in a 737.
Yeah, it's awesome when I can get a large aircraft on a short flight! I try to book that way if at all possible!
*****
It's not that odd for the Joburg - Cape Town route. It's one of the busiest in the world and there's usually heavy demand for seats.
+MiRaje8086 They use the same flight to fly overnight long-haul to Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, Brazil and US. When this flight arrive in Johannesburg in the morning, they pick up passengers to Cape Town and return in the afternoon. In the evening, they send this A340/A330 overseas. This is to avoid a situation where this flight park at OR Tambo the whole day. This will also save them in terms of parking cost. I normally see the BA, Air France, Luftansa and Swiss parked at OR Tambo the whole day doing nothing.
They usually use the A340 on flights to Cape Town to carry cargo that's too big for the usual A320/1 or B737 flights.
Why does BA fly 73s there? (At the beginning of the vid) nice take off!
Stefan van Loon the brand is operated domestically by comair under licence.
Powerful thrust and sound, but purrs like a kitten.
Too bad this beauty is no longer in production line. Anyway we are waiting for the A350!!!
Yeah, I hope to catch a flight on one soon!
I like it because TRENTS!!!!!!
+Monica Miyake (PenguinvilleRescue1) Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment! The engines are great!
Great Video, how is life in South Africa I have always wanted to visit there from the USA
Glad you liked the video! I'm actually from the USA as well, but I can tell you that Cape Town is definitely worth the visit!
:Airbus gets put next to Boeing. :Boeing am I a joke to you
Great video. Oldest A346 nice. There TG B772ER in taxiing. Amazing engines sound. I flew TG A346 in biz class before
Glad you liked it so much! It's a great aircraft!
Looks like a big boy with the shadow it had produced
Very nice video, brought some old memories of times, when I lived in Kempton Park, Bonaero Park and then build my house in Pomona ext.3.:-) My mom is burried in Moifontein cemetery, which can be seen on the video too. Just the winter smog over JHB area is terrible! Thanks once again for sharing! :-)
No worries! Glad you liked the video so much! Thank you for your comment!
Also that is a nice view of the shadow
When you say absolutely phenomenal buissness class maybe you should consider showing then actual cabin
I've thought about doing a trip report, but I'd need a camera with a bit more memory!
what's the name of the motocross place down there i wonder
Welcome to my country
I hope to visit again someday!
How the hell are you flying so many places, pretty jealous.
I just really enjoy flying and traveling, so I try to do it as much as possible!
very good sound :)
+RainbowCuteDash Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for the video! Im flying from DC (IAD) to (JNB) on the 340 in August, I feel more at ease!!
Sounds almost identical to the A330 takeoff you did
I think Trent 500 is just a derated Trent 700, so they are essentially the same engine.
Unique buzzing sound of the Trent
Love this gorgeous T/O from Johannesburg...nice shadow of the jetliner, BTW... and believe it or not..the first commerncial JETs ((BOAC Comets))flew from London to Johannesburg way back in May 1952....making lotsa stops such as in Paris, Rome, Athens, Cairo and Nairobi...also...my parents were in South Africa some 15+ years later..they loved it.... and imagine today's super-computes on laptops way back when the first jetliners flew, heeheee?
+James Moulton Glad you enjoyed it so much! Thanks for the information!
..looks like a large/long business class if you are seated that close to the engines...
Yeah, the business cabin is pretty large!
Viva SAA
Trent 800 sound but is a Trent 500
nice sound engine @3000 rpm
My Critique:I would rather say "Phenomenal Smog".
I love the A346! i hear they're getting expensive to operate these days.
Yeah, it is a fantastic aircraft! I'm not privy to the operating costs! Thank you for the comment!
Es un avión muy fino y elegante , al despegar parece que escapas de los problemas y vuelas hacia la felicidad total
The A340-600 is a fantastic aircraft! Glad that airplane make you happy like they do for me! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Love your channel and videos. May I ask how you are able to travel to so many different destinations and fly on so many different aircraft?
awesome beautiful video:-)) what kind of video camera did you use?
I'm glad you liked it so much! I used a Sony HDR CX-100! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
your welcome thanks:-))
wow great video. what brought you to south africa?
Glad you liked it! I really wanted to visit Cape Town and the surrounding areas along the coast! It was a long way away from home but completely worth it!
Most reliable plane ever made... A truly masterpiece of engineering
I love the A340! I wonder if I'll get another chance to fly on one before they're gone!
@@mah584jr yeah me too i wish i could find a flight with a340
What an absurd statement.
Love taking off from Or Tambo usually to Durban or Dubai, if anyone has any link to SAA, please tell them to get some A380's and some a350's or b787 or b777! Great sound and video!
wes k Glad you liked the video and the sound! Thank you for your comment!
***** Please upload more!
Saa were supposed to get 4 a-380-800's but could not pay on time thanks to the ANC.
David Adams there was never a plan by SAA to acquire A380's.
very nice takeoff though i miss this airport in Johannesburg
That is the longest take off roll I've ever seen for such a short flight. It is a large airplane, but I would not think that it would be that laden with fuel for a flight to Cape Town.
+CrocDoc1 Airlines have to work within power settings that are most efficient, satisfy any noise regulations around the airport, minimize engine wear, and of course the ambient air conditions, which as we're talking about above are hot and high (almost 6000') at this airport, which negatively affects lift and engine performance. Most pilots would just as soon give it hell on every takeoff, wanting the biggest margin of speed and climb rate...more altitude and speed translating to more time to work the problem if something screws the pooch while climbing out...
+L TR Very good information! Thanks for the reply.
@@ltr4300 Got to love "screws the pooch!" Have not heard that in a long while.
Surprised to see a BA 737 waiting for T/O at Johannesburg.
+rochford1000 It is not BA. It is COMAIR which is the franchise of BA.
Thanks Tale.
The Trent 500 engines sound so calm when they takeoff
I wish Air New Zealand had the A340-600 .
+Jo Tyers It's a wonderful aircraft to fly on!
i'm really impressed of how frequent you travel and also that you reply to almost all of the coments on youtube. i think that is nice from you. keep it up ;)
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to make a comment of your own!