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How the Airbus A380 Works

by Ed Grabianowski

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A380 vs. Boeing 747-400

Let's compare the Airbus A380 with the Boeing 747-400 (the 400 is the most recent and best-selling version). This comparison is based on the basic configuration of the
A380, although several variations are planned, including the A380F (for freight).

Photos courtesy Airbus SAS (left) and Chris Sloan

Airbus A380 illustration (left) and Boeing 747-400

Measurements
Wingspan
Length
Height
Weight: Empty
Weight: Max
Takeoff
Capacity/Layout
Crew
Passengers (threeclass
arrangement)
Seating
configuration
Miscellaneous

Airbus 380

Boeing 747-400

79.8 m (261 ft 10 in)

73.0 m (239 ft 6 in)
24.1 m (79 ft)
610,700 lbs
(277,000 kg)
1,234,600 lbs
(560,000 kg)

64.4 m (211 ft 5 in)

70.7 m (231 ft 10 in)
19.4 m (63 ft 8 in)
393,263 lbs
(178,756 kg)
875,000 lbs
(397,000 kg)

555

416

Two decks,
two aisles per deck

Two decks,
two aisles main deck

Range

8,000 nm (14,800 km)

Service ceiling
Top cruising speed
Long-distance
cruising speed

43,000 ft (13,100 m)
Mach 0.88 (299 m/s)
Mach 0.85 (289 m/s)
4 Rolls-Royce Trent 900
turbofans
(initially 70,000 lb thrust;
cleared at 80,000 lb thrust)

Powerplant

7, 260 nm
(13,450 km)
41,000 ft
Mach 0.92 (313 m/s)
Mach 0.85 (289m/s)
4 Pratt & Whitney PW4062
turbofans (63,300 lb thrust)
or
4 Rolls-Royce RB211-524
H2-T (59,500 lb thrust)

or
4 Engine Alliance GP7200
turbofans (approx. 82,000 lb
thrust)

or
General Electric CF680C2B5F (62,000 lb thrust)

*Sources: Airbus.com; Boeing.com; Airliners.net; Rolls-Royce.com; Pratt-Whitney.com;

AirGuideOnline.com

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