Airbus A380

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29 May 2026 · © Unknown

A distant A380 in flight, photographed with a house roof in the foreground.

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Airbus A320 family (likely A320, A321 based on cockpit shape)

Aircraft

A380 A388

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Photo grade

Score: 55.0

Great catch of a jumbo jet, but distance and roof corner obscure details and reduce impact.

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 is the best-selling 747 variant, known for its advanced avionics, range, and distinctive winglets.

Fleet Rarity

Now rare in passenger service as most airlines have retired it in favor of newer twinjets, but many remain in cargo service.

Record Flights

Has operated ultra-long-haul flights such as New York–Hong Kong, and is renowned for long transoceanic routes.

Safety & Events

Involved in various incidents throughout history due to its long service life, but the -400 itself had a strong safety record. This type has carried heads of state and operated as Air Force One (not the -400 variant for AF1, but same family).

Future Outlook

Mostly retired from passenger service, now mainly seen as freighters, or being preserved, stored, or scrapped.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (unspecified in photo)

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

525 (standard 3-class); up to 868 (all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

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

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, average 85–90 dB takeoff sideline

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