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Iconic Qantas Airbus A380-800 at LAX, being towed for its next long-haul service.
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Spotter's notes
The Airbus A380 is instantly recognizable due to its full-length double-decker fuselage and four engines. Qantas is the flag carrier of Australia and utilizes the A380 primarily on its highest-demand international flights.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas (Spirit of Australia, standard livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Qantas fleet typically uses Rolls-Royce Trent 900)
Thrust
311 kN (per engine, Rolls-Royce Trent 900 variant)
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
484 passengers (typical Qantas configuration)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
Certificated to ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~104-106 EPNdB at takeoff)