Airbus A380-842

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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

A rare Qantas Airbus A380-800 captured on approach, with the classic red kangaroo tail livery prominent.

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Aircraft

A380-842 A388

Qantas standard livery

VH-OQD

Registration

Airline

Qantas

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Score: 58.0

Nice catch of the Qantas A380, but heavy blur and soft focus reduce the impact.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and a flagship aircraft for Qantas, being central to Qantas’s long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a small fleet of A380s (just 10), and only ~250 A380s were built. Very rare overall, especially as many operators retire or reduce their fleets.

Record Flights

Operated some of the world’s longest non-stop routes including Sydney–Dallas and Sydney–Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

Qantas A380s have been involved in major incidents, most notably the QF32 uncontained engine failure in 2010, which resulted in a safe landing and major industry reviews.

Future Outlook

Qantas’s A380s are expected to keep flying into the late 2020s after recent cabin upgrades; globally, the A380 faces phased retirement but enjoys a resurgence with post-pandemic demand.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

484 passengers (in typical Qantas 4-class layout)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4

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