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British Airways Airbus A380-800 G-XLEB at the gate on a cloudy day, showcasing the majesty of the world's largest passenger aircraft.
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Spotter's notes
The photo was likely taken at Chicago O'Hare (ORD), where British Airways operates A380 flights. G-XLEB is one of twelve A380s delivered to British Airways.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-XLEB
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
British Airways
Airline Code
BAW / BA
Livery
British Airways (standard livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900
Thrust
311 kN (70,000 lbf) each
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.73 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
469 passengers (typical 4-class BA config)
Cruise Speed
905 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 (varies: approach 83.4-89.3 dB)