Decks
Two full passenger decks run almost the entire fuselage length.
Quick identification
How to identify the Airbus A380
Entering service in 2007, this double-deck behemoth is the largest passenger airliner ever built.
The Quiz catalogue includes 8 Airbus A380 livery references, including ANA, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad.
Engines
Four engines beneath a broad, smoothly swept wing.
Contrast
The 747 has a short upper-deck hump; the A380’s upper deck is full length.
Reference data
Airbus A380 specifications
Use proportions and configuration as supporting clues; exact weights, range and cabin layouts vary by operator.
- Length
- 72.7 m
- Wingspan
- 79.8 m
- Max take-off weight
- 575.0 t
- Range
- 14,800 km
- Capacity
- Up to 853 passengers
What should you check first?
Picture the aircraft without its paint scheme. Name three physical clues before opening the answer.
Reveal the Airbus A380 clues
- Decks: Two full passenger decks run almost the entire fuselage length.
- Engines: Four engines beneath a broad, smoothly swept wing.
- Contrast: The 747 has a short upper-deck hump; the A380’s upper deck is full length.
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