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Airbus A380
The Airbus A380 S/N: 002 is the heaviest
commercial aircraft in the world, taking off during its
certification trials at a gross weight of over 1.3 million lbs.
About the Airbus A380
Formerly known as the
A3XX, this aircraft is a double-decker passenger jet. It is
the largest airliner ever built. Lengthwise, it would almost
stretch across a football field, while the wings would hang beyond
the sidelines. Three full decks run along the entire length of
the plane. The upper and main decks serve as passenger areas,
and is connected by a grand staircase near the front of the plane
and by another smaller staircase at the back. The bottom deck
is reserved primarily for cargo, but can be outfitted for special
passenger uses such as sleeper cabins, business centers or even
child care service. In a one-class configuration, the A380
could accommodate as many as 840 passengers. The more likely
three-class configuration offer an unprecedented 555 passenger
seats, about 30%-50% more seating than its competition, the
Boeing 747-400.
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Airbus A380
Specifications |
| Manufacturer: |
Airbus |
| First
Flight |
April 27, 2005 |
| Wingspan: |
261 feet, 10 inches |
| Height: |
79 Feet, 1
inch |
| Weight: |
606,000 pounds (empty) |
| Top Speed: |
652 miles per
hour |
| Cruising Speed: |
630 miles per hour |
| Flight
Altitude |
43,000 feet |
| Range: |
8,000 miles |
| Engines: |
4 engines
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance |
| Passenger Accommodations:
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555 Passengers |
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