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An Emirates Airbus A380-800 takes off against a grey sky, with the iconic Heathrow ATC tower in the foreground.
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Spotter's notes
Emirates A380 climbing out of Heathrow with the iconic ATC tower in the foreground.
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 (can't specify from image)
Thrust
311 kN (GP7200) or 320 kN (Trent 900) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
Up to 868 passengers (typically 489-615 in Emirates configuration)
Cruise Speed
945 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 94 dB on approach (varies by configuration)
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
Nikon D3300
Lens
55-300mm