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What are the specs of an Airbus A380?

What are the specs of an Airbus A380?

Airbus A380 Specs Noise. The take-off length for the Airbus A380 800 is 2,900m at maximum weight at sea level, ISA +15° conditions and the initial cruise altitude is 35,000ft.

Which is bigger Airbus A380 or Boeing 747?

No matter how airlines configure their cabins, the Airbus A380 pushes the 747 right out of the gate with passenger capacity. In a full economy configuration, the A380 can handle 250 more passengers than the 747.

Is there a Neo version of the A380?

Emirates have been pressuring Airbus for a NEO (New Engine Option) version of the A380, however, Airbus is reluctant to commit to the huge development costs while sales of the aircraft are so soft. The current A380 Plus features go some way to achieving the economic savings airlines are looking for.

Why did Airbus stop the production of the A380?

With the downturn in travel due to Covid 19 and the reduction of interest by airlines in large four-engined aircraft, we now know that Airbus has ended the A380 program once present orders for the aircraft type are filled. Airbus A380 Specs Engines.

When did the Airbus A380 get its type certificate?

Airbus obtained type certificates for the A380-841 and A380-842 model from the EASA and FAA on 12 December 2006 in a joint ceremony at the company’s French headquarters, receiving the ICAO code A388. The A380-861 model obtained its type certificate on 14 December 2007.

Is the A380 a widebody or double decker plane?

The only full-length double decker passenger aircraft ever built, the A380 is essentially two widebody planes on top of each other, although Airbus explored several configurations in the design stage. One of them had two widebody fuselages side by side instead, using components from the A340, Airbus’ existing four-engine passenger plane.

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Ruth Doyle