Why the A380 was a big failure?
One reason commonly given for the A380’s failure is the move away from the ‘hub and spoke’ model of flying to direct, point-to-point flights. Historically, connecting travel was used to feed long haul routes.
Is A388 same as A380?
Yes A388 is the same as A380-8. Airbus once had the idea to bring a longer version of the A380 on the market, the A380-9. However, given the failure of the A380 to attract customer demand other than Emirates, there will not be any A380-9 (and neither a A380-neo {new engine option}).
Is C 17 bigger than A380?
The C-17 airlifter can haul about 85.5 tons into the sky, flying missions around the world to transport troops and cargo, perform airlifts and medical evacuations, and fly airdrop routes. The Airbus A380 is the European 747, and the A380-800 is the largest passenger aircraft ever made, with room for 850 passengers.
Did an A380 ever crash?
On 4 November 2010, the aircraft operating the route, an Airbus A380, suffered an uncontained failure in one of its four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. The failure occurred over the Riau Islands, Indonesia, four minutes after takeoff from Singapore Changi Airport….Qantas Flight 32.
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Survivors | 469 |
Will there be a bigger plane than the A380?
For now, the upper limit for current and proposed aircraft seems to be around the 400-seat mark. Many current A380s are likely to be phased out over the next decade, if not sooner. As such, it seems very unlikely that we will see another aircraft of its size any time soon.
Which is better A380 or Dreamliner?
Passenger count In terms of capacity, it is abundantly clear that the A380 can carry significantly more passengers than any 787 variant. With 525 passengers in a standard, three-class configuration, the A380 has a sizeable advantage over the Boeing 787-10, which seats 323 passengers across three classes.
Is the Antonov 225 bigger than A380?
What is the Antonov AN-225? You can read a full article about the Antonov AN-225 by fellow writer Tom Boon here. It has six engines and 32 wheels to support its huge wingspan of 290 feet. This is bigger than the A380 and does technically answer the question asked in the title.
How many Antonov An-225 Mriya are there?
one An-225
How many Antonov An-225s are there? Only one An-225 was built and carries the registration UR-82060, operating for Antonov Airlines. A second airframe has been partially completed currently sits unfinished in a hangar outside of Kiev.
How big is a 777 compared to a 747?
Boeing 747 vs 777: Specs
Specifications | 747-400 | 777-300 |
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Length | 231 ft 10 in (70.66 m) | 242 ft 4 in (73.86 m) |
Wingspan | 211 ft 5 in (64.4 m) | 212 ft 7 in (64.80 m) |
Height | 63 ft 8 in (19.4 m) | 60 ft 8 in (18.5 m) |
Seats | 416 | 365 |
What’s the difference between a.380 and a.38?
“.380” is .380 Automatic Colt Pistol using .355″ bullets with a name that’s harder to confuse with the rimmed .38 cartridges. It was developed from .38 ACP in 1908 as a rimless cartridge which would function better in semi-automatic pistols.
Which is better the Airbus A380 or the A350?
The Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 A350 aircraft from Airbus. Overall, whilst the A380 can carry more passengers than the A350, the latter is simply a more modern aircraft. A modern aircraft for a modern world that doesn’t need flying showers with half a thousand people on board.
What’s the difference between A.38 special and.357?
Now, unlike your “60-inch class”. TV, a few thousandths of an inch here and there do matter when matching bullets with guns. A .38 Special bullet is actually .357 inches in diameter, but a gun chambered in .38 Special also has a barrel designed to handle .357-inch bullets rather than .38-inch bullets.
How big is A.38 special bullet in inches?
A .38 Special bullet is actually .357 inches in diameter, but a gun chambered in .38 Special also has a barrel designed to handle .357-inch bullets rather than .38-inch bullets.