Airbus A380

Development of this double-deck airliner was begun in April 1996, with formal launch as the A380 December 19, 2000. First metal was cut January 23, 2002, and first flight with R-R Trent engines took place April 27, 2005. First GP7200-powered aircraft flew August 25, 2006. Singapore Airlines to put passenger A380 into service 2007, and freighter June 2008. Total ordered : 166.
SPECIFICATION :
Accommodation :2 + 555
Cargo : 150,000 kg (330,690 lb) (-800F)
Max speed : MO.89
Range : 8000 nm (14,815 km)
DIMENSIONS :
Wingspan : 79.7 m (261 ft 4 in)
Length : 72.8 m (238 ft 8 in)
Height : 24.1 m (79 ft 0 in)
VARIANTS :
A380-700 : Potential short-fuselage version
A380-800 : Baseline passenger variant for 555 passengers in three classes
A380-800F : All-cargo version with 150-tonne payload capacity
A380-900 : Potential stretch for up to 950 passengers in high-density configuration
A380 MRTB : project military version (multirole transport/bomber)
FEATURES :
Low/swept wings with winglets; four underwing Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 turbo fans; swept high tailfin with swept low-set tailplane; double-deck fuselage