The story
A flying city. Two full decks, 500+ passengers, showers in first class. Airbus stopped production in 2021. Every one still flying is a treasure.
Fun fact
Emirates took delivery of 123 A380s — almost half of the 251 Airbus ever delivered.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A380-800?
It's the A380. You can't miss it. Double-deck, four engines, dwarfs everything around it.
What does a A380-800 sound like?
Four engines create a low rumble that you feel more than hear. Remarkably quiet in the cabin.
How fast is the A380-800?
Top speed is 472 kts.
How many passengers does the A380-800 carry?
Up to 853. A typical layout is 525 (3-class).
How far can the A380-800 fly?
Range is about 8,000 nmi.
How big is the A380-800?
It is 238 ft 7 in long and 261 ft 8 in across the wings.
When did the A380-800 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2005.
How many A380-800s have been built?
254 built.
How rare is a A380-800 in Bogey?
RARE. A good day. Most spotters go weeks between sightings of something this rare. Your first A380-800 catch is worth 250 points.
