Overview
The double-deck A380 can be certified for up to 853 passengers, although airlines typically fit 500–600 seats with lounges, showers and suites.
Airbus ended production in 2021 as airlines shifted to efficient twin-engined jets, but Emirates — by far the largest operator — keeps it at the centre of its Dubai hub.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 72.72 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 79.75 m |
| Height | 24.09 m |
| Wing area | 845.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 575,000 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 320,000 L |
Performance
| Max. speed | 945 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 903 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.89 |
| Range | 14,800 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 575 |
| Seats (max.) | 853 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 |
| Thrust (each) | 311.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Did you know?
The wing of the A380 is so large (845 m²) that around 70 cars could park on it.
Photos
Photo 1: Maarten Visser from Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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