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A rare wing view from the upper deck of an Airbus A380 high above the clouds, with two of its four massive engines in the frame.
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Spotter's notes
Window view indicates upper deck position, double engine pod confirms four-engine layout unique among modern passenger jets—matching only the A380 among active wide-bodies with this view.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (not distinguishable in this image)
Thrust
311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
555 passengers (standard 3-class configuration), up to 868 in all-economy
Cruise Speed
903 kilometers per hour (Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approx 94 EPNdB (typical departure)