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Lufthansa \'Siegerflieger\' retro-inspired whale livery

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Gear

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Photo grade

C

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Score: 60.0

Raindrops on glass and low sharpness obscure the special livery; the aircraft is well-placed but image is hazy.

Location

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport

PIE/KPIE

27.9102, -82.6874

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St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport PIE

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger aircraft. Lufthansa is one of a handful of operators; this special livery is a rare sight.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 8 Lufthansa A380s reactivated in 2023-2024; rare custom whale/retro paint

Record Flights

Operated ultra-long-haul routes (e.g., Frankfurt–Los Angeles, Munich–Bangkok)

Safety & Events

No major incidents unique to Lufthansa A380s; notable for being reactivated post-pandemic.

Future Outlook

Some Lufthansa A380s returned from storage, several still in passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (specific engine not visible but these are the A380 options)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

525 passengers (typical, up to 853 in all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2–QC/4 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant), ~94-98 dB on approach

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