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Rare sighting of the Airbus A380-800 prototype (F-WXXL) in Airbus house colors, showcasing the worlds largest passenger airliner.
© EPAerospace
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Spotter's notes
F-WXXL is one of the test and certification aircraft used by Airbus; it played an important role in A380 development and media appearances.
Aircraft identity
Registration
F-WXXL
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Airbus (Test/House Aircraft)
Livery
Airbus House Colors
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (test aircraft is often switched, but likely RR Trent 900 for house colors)
Thrust
311–356 kN (70,000–80,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
up to 853 passengers (typical: 500-600 passengers)
Cruise Speed
905 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4, about 98 EPNdB on takeoff