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A magnificent Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 at San Francisco International Airport, with a United Boeing 737 nearby. The massive size of the A380 dwarfs other aircraft on the ramp.
© LeoB747
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Spotter's notes
A United Airlines Boeing 737 in the new livery is also visible, offering a striking size comparison with the giant A380. The image was taken at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a major hub for both airlines.
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-ABMD
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Lufthansa is known to use Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on its A380 fleet)
Thrust
311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine (Trent 900 variant)
Wingspan
79.75 m
Length
72.72 m
Height
24.09 m
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
509 passengers (typical 4-class Lufthansa configuration)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4, 94.3 dB on approach (typical)