Airbus · A388 · IATA 388
Airbus A380-800 specs, size & range
The Airbus A380-800 (ICAO code A388, IATA 388) is a landplane with 4 jet engines in the heavy wake-turbulence category. It is a maximum take-off weight of 560,000 kg.
A380-800 specifications
- Max landing weight
- 386,000 kg (850,983 lb)
- Max zero-fuel weight
- 361,000 kg
- Max ramp weight
- 562,000 kg
Models & engines
| Model | Engines | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| A380-841 | Rolls Royce Trent 970-84 / Trent 970B-84 | 12 Dec 2006 |
| A380-842 | Rolls Royce Trent 972-84 / Trent 972B-84 | 12 Dec 2006 |
| A380-861 | Engine Alliance GP7270 | 14 Dec 2007 |
The Airbus A380-800 is a landplane with 4 jet engines built by Airbus. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code A388, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 388. It belongs to the heavy wake-turbulence category, so aircraft landing or taking off behind it must keep extra separation.
A380-800 weight and fuel
The maximum take-off weight is 560,000 kg (1,234,587 lb) and it may land at up to 386,000 kg — 69% of take-off weight, so after a short flight it has to burn off fuel before landing at full weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #1 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 361,000 kg, leaving up to 199,000 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.
A380-800 speed and range
On final approach it flies at around 145 knots (269 km/h).
A380-800 models and engines
Our database lists 3 certified models of the A380-800: A380-841, A380-842 and A380-861. The first was certified in December 2006, the latest in December 2007. Engines come from Rolls Royce and Engine Alliance, so operators can choose the powerplant.
Aircraft similar to the A380-800
Comparable airliners & big jets include McDonnell Douglas DC-8-50, McDonnell Douglas MD-11, McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code of the Airbus A380-800?
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