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Lufthansa's massive Airbus A380-800 taxis at sunset—a rare giant making a comeback in post-pandemic skies.
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Spotter's notes
Lufthansa's A380s are primarily based in Munich as of 2024, operating long-haul high-density routes.
Aircraft identity
Registration
D-AIML
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Lufthansa
Airline Code
DLH / LH
Livery
Lufthansa (new colors)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (specific variant unclear, but Lufthansa primarily uses Trent 900)
Thrust
311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
509 passengers (Lufthansa typical 4-class config, up to 853 max all-economy)
Cruise Speed
903 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
QC/2 (approach), QC/0.5 (departure); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant