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The mighty Emirates Airbus A380-800, instantly recognizable by its double deck and four engines, lines up at the gate ready for another long-haul adventure.
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Spotter's notes
Photo appears to have been taken through an airport window at a major international airport.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Emirates
Airline Code
UAE / EK
Livery
Emirates (standard livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (variant not specified visually)
Thrust
311–340 kN (each engine)
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
Typically 489–615 passengers (standard 3-class or 2-class config)
Cruise Speed
945 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4, ~89 dB on takeoff (varies by engine and measurement)