A stunning head-on shot of the mighty Emirates Airbus A380-800, the world's largest passenger aircraft, lining up on the runway.
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A nice head on of the emirates airbus a380 at Glasgow airport
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Emirates
Airline Code
UAE / EK
Livery
Emirates
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (variant not clearly specified)
Thrust
311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) each
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); up to 868 passengers (high-density layout)
Cruise Speed
945 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approximately 89-93 dB on takeoff
Location
Airport Code
GLA/EGPF
Airport Name
Glasgow Airport