Plane Spotting - Airbus A380-800

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British Airways Airbus A380-800 (G-XLEA) lifting off from London Heathrow airport.

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📝 Spotter's notes

British Airways A380-841

Registration G-XLEA

ICAO Type A388

Model A380-800

Manufacturer Airbus

Airline British Airways

Airline Code BAW / BA

Livery British Airways standard livery

Military Civilian

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Thrust 311 kN (70,000 lbs) per engine

Wingspan 79.75 meters

Length 72.72 meters

Height 24.09 meters

MTOW 575,000 kilograms

Range 15,200 kilometers

Capacity 469 passengers (typical BA configuration)

Cruise Speed 903 kilometers per hour

Noise Rating QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Airport Code LHR/EGLL

Airport Name London Heathrow Airport

Device Nikon D3300

Lens 55-300mm