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A British Airways Airbus A380-800 in cruise at high altitude, photographed with its distinctive double-deck profile clear against blue sky.
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A British Airways Airbus A380-800 in cruise at high altitude, photographed with its distinctive double-deck profile clear against blue sky.
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 (uncertain from this angle, British Airways usually uses Rolls-Royce Trent 900)
Thrust
311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.73 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
469–615 passengers (typical 4-class: 469, max: 853)
Cruise Speed
945 km/h (Mach 0.89)
Noise Rating
QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival) at Heathrow, meets ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards