A majestic British Airways Airbus A380-800 at the gate, ready for a long-haul journey.
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Spotter's notes
My flight from MIami to London
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
British Airways
Airline Code
BAW / BA
Livery
British Airways
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (exact engine variant not visible)
Thrust
311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
Typical 469 passengers in 4-class, maximum up to 853 in all-economy configuration
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~98 EPNdB at takeoff)