Plane Spotting - Airbus A380-841 (A380-800)

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British Airways Airbus A380-841 (G-XLEL) on a rainy day, ready for another long-haul flight.

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📝 Spotter's notes

The registration G-XLEL is clearly visible near the rear of the aircraft; this is the 12th and final A380-841 delivered to British Airways.

Registration G-XLEL

ICAO Type A35K

Model A380-841 (A380-800)

Manufacturer Airbus

Airline British Airways

Airline Code BAW / BA

Livery British Airways

Military Civilian

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent RB-211 Trent 970-84

Thrust 75,152 lbf (334.29 kN) per engine

Wingspan 79.8 meters

Length 72.7 meters

Height 24.1 meters

MTOW 575,000 kg

Range 15,186 km

Capacity 469 passengers (typical 4-class)

Cruise Speed 903 km/h

Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx. 80-85 dB at takeoff distance)