Airbus A380 and Boeing 747
“Which aircraft can reach a higher maximum speed?”
Here’s a comparison of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747:
Airbus A380
- First Flight: April 27, 2005
- Length: 72.7 meters (238 feet 7 inches)
- Wingspan: 79.8 meters (261 feet 8 inches)
- Height: 24.1 meters (79 feet)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 1,234,600 pounds (560,000 kg)
- Range: 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 km)
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.89 (1,020 km/h or 634 mph)
- Seating Capacity:
- Typical 3-class: 555 passengers
- Maximum capacity: 853 passengers (all-economy)
- Engines: Four Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 turbofans
Boeing 747–8
- First Flight: February 8, 2010
- Length: 76.3 meters (250 feet 2 inches)
- Wingspan: 68.4 meters (224 feet 7 inches)
- Height: 19.4 meters (63 feet 6 inches)
- Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 987,000 pounds (447,700 kg)
- Range: 7,730 nautical miles (14,320 km)
- Maximum Speed: Mach 0.855 (988 km/h or 614 mph)
- Seating Capacity:
- Typical 3-class: 410 passengers
- Maximum capacity: 524 passengers (all-economy)
- Engines: Four General Electric GEnx-2B67 turbofans
Key Differences:
- Size & Capacity: The A380 is larger and can carry more passengers, especially in an all-economy configuration.
- Range: The A380 has a slightly longer range than the 747–8.
- Speed: The A380 has a slightly higher maximum speed than the 747–8.
- Engines: Both aircraft have four engines, but the engine models differ in design and manufacturer.
Both aircraft are iconic, but the A380 is known as the largest passenger airliner in the world, while the 747–8 is the latest and most advanced version of Boeing’s 747 family, often referred to as the “Queen of the Skies.
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