Airbus A380-800

Launched on 19 December 2000, the double-deck A380-800 is the world's largest commercial aircraft. Airbus began engineering development work on the A380 in June 1994, with many refinements and modifications through the aircraft's official reveal on 18 January 2005. Referred to as the "A3XX" during development, the "8" designation was chosen to symbolize the aircraft's double-deck cross section. First deliveries are expected in Q3 2006. Initially, a freighter version of the A380 will also be available, with stretched -900 and shortened -700 variants possible at a later date.

SPECIFICATION

First flight: 27 April 2005
Wingspan: 261 ft. 10 in. / 79.8 m
Length: 239 ft. 6 in. / 73.0 m
Height: 79 ft. 1 in. / 24.1 m
Ceiling: 43,000 ft.
Range: 8,150 nm / 15,100 km (Freighter: 5,650 nm / 10,410 km)
MTOW: 1,234,600 lbs / 560,000 kg (Freighter: 1,300,700 lbs / 590,000 kg)
Power plant: Four RollsRoyce Trent 900 -or- Engine Alliance (GE/P&W) GP7200
Speed: 0.82 mach
Crew: 2
Accommodation: 555 in two class configuration / 60.6 tons (freighter)