Airbus 380 technical specifications. How do they make the world's largest passenger plane? Airbus A380. Parameters of seats in the cabin

Airbus A380- a wide-body, double-deck, four-engine turbojet passenger aircraft created by Airbus S.A.S. - the largest serial airliner in the world (height 24 meters, length 80 meters, wingspan 80 meters). Capacity - 525 passengers in three classes, 853 passengers in a single-class configuration. Can commit non-stop flights over a distance of up to 15,400 km.

Story

Development of the aircraft began in 1994 under the code A3XX and continued for 10 years. The purpose of creating the Airbus A380 was the desire of the developer to expand the range of its products, as well as to deprive it of its dominant position in the wide-body segment passenger aircraft(The 747 dominated this segment for more than 30 years). McDonnell Douglas pursued the same goals with its - ultimately unsuccessful - MD-12 project. Since both companies were going to build a successor, they knew that in the consumer market segment - aircraft with 600-800 passenger seats - there was room for only one such aircraft.

Everyone knew the risk of splitting such a specialized market, as was clearly demonstrated by the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar and MD DC-10: both aircraft met market needs, but the market could usefully support only one of the models, which ultimately forced Lockheed out of the civil aviation market .

In January 1993, Boeing and several other companies from the Airbus consortium began analyzing the economic feasibility of creating a very large airliner for passenger and freight transport(Very Large Commercial Transport (VLCT)), seeking to form a partnership to share the limited capacity market.

In June 1994, Airbus began development of its own VLCT, giving it the temporary designation Airbus 3XX. Airbus considered several designs, including a combination of two fuselages from the Airbus A340, then Airbus's largest aircraft. At the same time, Boeing was considering a concept with a “hump” closer to the nose of the aircraft, which would allow it to accommodate more passengers. The VLCT partnership ended in 1996. And in January 1997, Boeing canceled its 747X program due to the East Asian economic crisis of 1997-2000, which clouded the market's prospects. Airbus changed the project to reduce operating costs by 15-20% compared to the then existing Boeing 747-400.

The A3XX's design focused on a fully double-deck design concept, which would provide greater passenger capacity than a standard single-deck or "humpback" variant like the Boeing 747.

On 19 December 2000, the board of directors of the newly reorganized Airbus voted to launch the A3XX program and estimated the cost of the program at €8.8 billion. The A3XX finally received its full designation as the A380. Even then, 55 orders were received from 6 customers. The A380 designation is a break between the previous "Airbus" designations in the sequence A300 to A340. The designation A380 was chosen because the number 8 resembles the cross-section of this double-deck aircraft. In addition, the number 8 is considered “lucky” in some Asian customer countries. The final aircraft configuration was approved in early 2001, and production of the first A380 wing components began on January 23, 2002. The cost of the program rose to €11 billion when the first aircraft was completed.

Production of aircraft components

The main structural sections of the airliner were built at factories in France, Great Britain, Germany and Spain. Due to their size, they were not transported to Toulouse by an A300-600 Beluga aircraft (used to transport parts for other Airbus aircraft), and ground and by water transport, although some parts were transported using our domestic An-124 aircraft.

The front and rear fuselage sections were loaded horizontally onto the Airbus-owned Ville de Bordeaux in Hamburg and from there shipped to the UK. The wing consoles were manufactured in Filton (a suburb of Bristol) and in Brawtyn in North Wales, from where they were transported by barge to Mastin, where the Ville de Bordeaux loaded them, along with existing sections, on board the ship. Then, after some more sections, the ship entered Saint-Nazaire at Western France and, further, the ship unloaded in Bordeaux. The ship then took on board the lower fuselage and tail sections in Cadiz and delivered them to Bordeaux. From there, parts of the A380 were transported by barge to Langon (in the Gironde) and further overland to the assembly plant in Toulouse. To deliver parts of the A380, some roads were widened and new canals and barges were built. After all this, the planes were sent to Hamburg, where they were equipped and painted.

Each A380 requires 3,600 liters of paint to cover 3,100 m² of skin.

Carrying out tests

Five A380s were built for demonstration and testing purposes. The first A380, serial number MSN001 and registration F-WWOW, was unveiled at a ceremony in Toulouse on 18 January 2005.

The first flight began at 8:29 UTC (10:29 local time) on April 27, 2005. This aircraft, equipped with Trent-900 engines, took off from international airport Toulouse with a flight crew of 6 people led by test pilot Jacques Rosi. The plane landed successfully after 3 hours and 54 minutes. On December 1, 2005, the A380 reached its maximum speed at Mach 0.96 (versus a cruising speed of Mach 0.85) in a shallow dive, thereby beginning a series of test flights aimed at exploring the range of operational flight conditions.

On January 10, 2006, the A380 made its first transatlantic flight, having flown to Medellin (Colombia) to check the plane for work in high mountain airport, and then flew to Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, Canada, for testing in cold weather conditions.

In early 2006, during static testing at the Toulouse aircraft plant, the wing of one of the A380s (MSN5000) unexpectedly cracked when reaching 145% of the rated load, while according to aviation safety standards it should withstand a load of 150% of the rated load.
The management of the Airbus consortium decided to make changes to the design of the A380 wing in order to increase its strength. The reinforcing elements together increased the weight of the aircraft airframe by 30 kg, of which 14 kg were due to the mounting bolts.

On March 26, 2006, the A380 underwent evacuation certification in Hamburg (Germany). With a total of 16 exits, 8 were blocked, 853 passengers and 20 crew members were evacuated in 78 seconds, compared to the evacuation certification standards requirement of 90 seconds. Three days later, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave their approval for the Airbus A380 to carry up to 853 passengers. On August 25, 2006, the first flight of the A380 with GP 7200 engines took place (aircraft serial number MSN 009).

On September 4, 2006, the first flight test of the A380 with passengers on board took place in a series of flights carried out to test the comfort and quality of passenger services. The plane took off from Toulouse with 474 Airbus employees on board. In November 2006, many test flights took place to check the performance of the aircraft under standard airline operating conditions. On December 12, the A380-841 model and the A380-842 model received certificates from EASA and the FAA at a joint ceremony at the company's French headquarters. Model A380-861 received certification on December 14, 2007.

As of February 2008, the five A380s had accumulated a total of 4,565 hours of flight time and completed 1,364 flights including airline testing and demonstration flights.

Production and delivery

At the initial stage, the production of the Airbus A380 was complicated by the fact that each aircraft required 530 kilometers of electrical wiring. Airbus cited, in particular, the complexity of the cockpit wiring (100,000 wires and 40,300 connectors), the fact that this separate, parallel project must meet the requirements of each airline, control of design changes and control of technical documentation changes . German and Spanish Airbus plants continued to use software CATIA version 4, while the British and French moved to CATIA version 5. This, at least in part, caused some problems in the control of design changes, since the installation of aluminum electrical wires required special rules, including the use of non-standard units of measurement and radii bending: problems were related to the fact that software versions (CATIA) worked under different platforms.

Airbus announced the first delay in June 2005 and notified airlines that deliveries would be delayed by 6 months. This reduced the number of planned deliveries by the end of 2009 from 120 to 100-90. On June 13, 2006, Airbus announced a second delay in the delivery schedule for another six to seven months. Although the first delivery was planned for the end of 2006, deliveries in 2007 decreased by only 7 aircraft, and by the end of 2009 to 80-70. The announcement caused shares of Airbus parent EADS to fall 26% and led to the resignations of EADS CEO Noel Forgrid, Airbus CEO Gustav Humbert and A380 program manager Charles Champion. On October 3, the new Airbus CEO, after completing a review of the program, announced a third delay, pushing back the first delivery to October 2007.

In 2008, 12 aircraft were delivered, in 2009 14 aircraft were delivered to customers, in 2010 - 27, and from 2011 it is planned to set an annual production rate of 45 aircraft.

The delay also increased the revenue shortfall expected by Airbus until 2010 to €4.8 billion.

Since Airbus prioritized work on the A380-800 over the A380-800F (freighter version), orders for the A380-800F were either canceled or exchanged for A380-800 orders. Airbus has suspended work on the freighter but said the A380 freighter remains in the pipeline.

Commissioning

The first aircraft sold (MSN003, registration number: 9V-SKA) was delivered to the customer on October 15, 2007 after a long acceptance test phase and entered service on October 25, 2007, making a commercial flight between Singapore and Sydney (flight number: SQ380).

Two months later, Singapore Airlines President Chew Chong Seng said the A380 performed better than expected and consumed 20% less fuel per passenger than the company's current Boeing 747-400. The second A380 for Singapore Airlines (MSN005) was delivered to Airbus on 11 January 2008 and was registered as 9V-SKB. Until 18 March 2008, Singapore Airlines operated its two aircraft in a 471-seat configuration between Singapore and Sydney.

After the arrival of the third aircraft, it was decided to expand the number of air routes from Singapore to London. On March 18, 2008, a Singapore Airlines A380 successfully landed at Heathrow Airport (London), thereby making the aircraft's first commercial flight to Europe.

Singapore Airlines' fourth A380, which entered service on April 26 (9V-SKD), has been flying on the Singapore-Tokyo route since May 20.

Singapore Airlines named the following promising routes: Singapore - San Francisco, direct flights to Paris and Frankfurt, Hong Kong route, Melbourne - Singapore.

On January 25, 2008, the A380 (MSN014) of Qantas (the second airline to order the A380) made its maiden flight. Qantas said it will initially operate the A380 in a 450-seat configuration on its Melbourne-Los Angeles route. Subsequent routes may include Sydney-Los Angeles, and Melbourne-London, Sydney-London.

Project

The new Airbus was planned to be sold in two versions. The A380-800 was originally designed to carry 555 passengers in a three-class configuration, or 853 passengers (538 on the main deck and 315 on the upper deck) in a single economy class configuration. In May 2007, Airbus began offering customers an aircraft with fewer seats (currently 525 seats in three classes) in exchange for an increased range of 370 km to better match trends in premium passenger accommodations. The flight range for the A380-800 model is 15,400 km. The second, cargo, modification of the A380-800F will be capable of transporting up to 150 tons of cargo over a distance of up to 10,370 km. Future variants could include the A380-900 with increased seating capacity of up to 656 passengers (or up to 960 passengers in a single economy class), and extended-range variants with the same passenger capacity as the A380-800.

The A380 wing is sized for a maximum take-off weight of over 650 tonnes, with an eye towards future versions, although the wing will need to be strengthened somewhat. The reinforced wing will be used in the cargo version of the A380-800F. This overall design approach does result in some reduction in fuel efficiency for the passenger version of the A380-800, but Airbus estimates that the size of the aircraft, coupled with the new technologies described below, will result in a lower operating cost per passenger than any of the aircraft. existing modifications.

The A380 also features winglets similar to those seen on the A310 and A320 to reduce wake turbulence and improve economy and performance.

Cockpit

Airbus uses similar cockpit layout, procedures and performance characteristics in its other aircraft to reduce crew training costs.

The A380 features an improved glass cockpit and remote control of the steering wheels using electric drives linked to the side-stick controls.

Information display devices in the cockpit: 9 interchangeable liquid crystal monitors 20x15 cm. Of the 9 monitors, 2 are navigation data indicators, 2 are main flight data indicators, 2 engine operation indicators, 1 displays data on the current state of the entire system as a whole and 2 are multifunctional.

Engines

The A380 can be equipped with two types of engines: A380-841, A380-842 and A380-843F - with a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine, and A380-861, A380-862, A380-863F, A380-864F - with an Engine Alliance GP7000 engine. Trent 900 is the successor to Trent 800, GP7000 originates from GE90 and PW4000. The Trent 900 is basically a scaled-up version of the Trent 500, but it also uses technology from the stillborn Trent 8104. Only two of the four engines are equipped with thrust reversers.
Reducing noise levels was important requirement during the design of the A380, which was partially reflected in the design of the engines. Both engine types enable the aircraft to meet noise limits QC/2 on departure and QC/0.5 on arrival set by London Heathrow Airport, which is expected to be the A380's key destination.

Fuel

The A380 can fly on a mixture of jet fuel and natural gas GTL. Three hours test flight On 1 February 2008, the connection between the Airbus Filton Bristol facility in the UK and the Airbus main plant in Toulouse, France, was successful.

One of the four A380 engines used a mixture of 60 percent aviation kerosene and 40 percent GTL fuel supplied by Shell.

The aircraft does not require modification to use GTL fuel, which is designed to be blended with conventional jet fuel. GTL does not contain sulfur compounds, which compares favorably with conventional kerosene.

Improved materials

The design of the Airbus A380 widely uses composite materials - metals and plastics reinforced with glass fiber, carbon and quartz fiber. New weldable aluminum alloys are also widely used, which, combined with laser beam welding, has eliminated rivets. In January 2012, microcracks were discovered on the wing body.

Conditions for passengers

The cabin noise level of the A380 is 50% less than that of the Boeing 747, and higher air pressure is also maintained inside the aircraft (equal to the pressure at an altitude of 1500 meters versus 2500 for the 747). Both of these factors are expected to reduce travel fatigue among passengers. The upper and lower decks are connected by two staircases at the nose and tail of the aircraft, wide enough to accommodate two passengers shoulder to shoulder. In the 555-passenger configuration, the A380 has 33% more passenger seats than the standard three-class configuration, but the cabin has 50% more space and volume, resulting in more space. The aircraft's maximum certified capacity is 853 passengers when configured with a single economy class. The announced configurations have a number of passenger seats from 450 (for Qantas Airways) to 644 (for Emirates Airline, with two comfort classes).

Ground Operation

Critics have previously argued that the A380's weight could cause damage to airport taxiways. However, the pressure that the aircraft's wheels exert on the surface is less than that of a Boeing 747 or, since the A380 has 22 wheels, which is 4 more than the 747 and eight more than the 777. Airbus measured road loads using a custom 580-tonne load cart built to simulate the A380's landing gear. The cart was rolled along a section of the road surface where pressure sensors were placed.

Based on the A380's wingspan, the FAA initially classified it as a Group VI aircraft, which requires a 60-meter-wide runway and 30-meter-wide taxiways, versus 45 and 23 for Group V, which includes the Boeing 747. Airbus initially said the A380 would be able to operate safely on Group V runways and taxiways without requiring them to be expanded. In July 2007, the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) agreed to allow the A380 to use 45-meter-wide runways without restrictions.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport became the first airport in Russia that was able to accommodate the Airbus A380 aircraft on its runways. This order was issued Federal agency air transport.

Distances

In 2005, ICAO developed preliminary criteria for maintaining intervals between takeoffs and landings, which turned out to be significantly larger than for the Boeing 747, since flight tests showed that the A380 leaves a much stronger wake turbulence. These criteria remained in effect until ICAO, JAA, Eurocontrol, FAA and Airbus examined the issue through additional flight tests. In September 2006, the working group presented its findings to ICAO.
In November of that year, ICAO issued new recommendations. Instead of 10 nautical miles (19 km) for all types of aircraft, the new intervals should be:

• For aircraft according to the ICAO classification “Heavy” - 6 nautical miles (11 km).
• For aircraft according to the ICAO classification “Medium” - 8 nautical miles (15 km).
• For aircraft according to the ICAO classification “Light” - 10 nautical miles (19 km).

Modifications

A380-700

The A380-700, formerly known as the A3XX-50R, is a 4 meter shorter version of the A380-800 with a capacity of up to 481 passengers and a maximum range of about 16 thousand km. The prospects for the implementation of this project are very doubtful - the A380-700 will become a direct competitor and is unlikely to collect many orders due to higher cost. Its length is 69 m.

A380-800

Basic model. A380-841 and 842 versions with Trent 900 engine. A380-861 and A380-862 versions with GP72XX engine. Length 73 meters.

A380-900

The A380-900, formerly known as the Airbus A3XX-200, is in the design stage. It exceeds the length of the base model by a little more than 7 m (which, if the project is implemented, will make the A380 the longest aircraft in the world) - 80 m. The maximum take-off weight will be 590 tons, more powerful engines will increase the flight distance to 14,200 km. Maximum passenger capacity is 963 people in one class and 656 in three classes. Emirates, Air France, Lufthansa and other airlines are interested in the modification. Airbus has stated that they will begin building the aircraft once production of the A380-800 is established and plans to enter service in 2015. It will be released in one variant, A380-941.

A380-1000

The A380-1000, proposed in 2010, would be 87 meters long and seat 1,073 passengers in one economy class and 757 in three classes. The start of operation is planned for 2020-2025. It will be the longest aircraft and the second largest in the world (the first is the An-225 Mriya). Its wingspan will be 84 meters. It will be released in one variant, A380-1041.

A380-800F

Airbus initially accepted orders for the cargo version. The proposed aircraft was second only to the An-225 in terms of carrying capacity. However, production was delayed until sales of the passenger version stabilized, and at present no timeframe has been announced for the start of production of the cargo version.

Advantages

In addition to delivering a range of benefits from an all-new airframe design, the A380 extends the Airbus family of unitized aircraft concepts into the ultra-large capacity aircraft category.

Due to the identical cockpit layout, control procedures and flight characteristics of Airbus fly-by-wire aircraft, pilots already certified to fly one of these aircraft types will need to undergo a short refresher course to be approved to fly the A380.

Airbus designed the A380 in close consultation with representatives from 60 of the world's largest airports to ensure the aircraft can enter commercial service with confidence.

Using the A380 is a socially sound and cost-effective way to cope with volume growth passenger transportation and airport congestion.
The alternative would be to increase the frequency of departures of operational aircraft, which would not only require multi-billion dollar investments in the construction of new runways, terminals and even airports, but would also cause even greater congestion and have a greater negative impact on the environment.

Airbus's point of view on this issue is fully confirmed by both the wide participation of representatives of the global industry air transport in the work on the A380 program from the very beginning, and, more clearly, by the high demand for the new aircraft.

The A380 was designed with the participation of the world's major airlines to optimally meet the increasing passenger traffic on the world's major long-haul routes such as Dubai-London, Sydney-Los Angeles, Tokyo-West Coast USA. But in the next 20 years, new segments of the transportation market will emerge and strengthen, requiring high-capacity aircraft to serve them. Among them are primarily China and India, where the economy will develop particularly dynamically and more and more people will be able to fly abroad.

With more and more of the world's population choosing to fly long-haul routes for business and leisure travel, the use of the A380 will give airlines the opportunity to carry more passengers without having to pay for additional “slots” in their flight schedules.

Airbus with its A380 has raised the level of comfort in flight to heights unattainable by other aircraft. The entire second floor is dedicated to business and first classes. The seats fold out into beds and passengers are given mattresses for comfort. Each passenger has his own refrigerator with drinks next to his seat, and in the back you can sit in a full-fledged bar, lazily discussing the problems of launching a hadron collider with a talkative bartender. What can we say if there are 2 spacious shower cabins in the nose of the plane. For the first time in my life, I didn’t want the flight to end.

Before going to the air show in Le Bourget, my friend Sergei aviator_ru Martirosyan gave me a press ID, which I showed to the flight attendants and they gave me a real tour of the plane...

Economy and business class passengers board the aircraft through different jet bridges and are separated from each other during the flight:

There are only 4 chairs in each row:

Passengers are given socks, a sleep mask and seat stickers so that the flight attendant knows what to do if you fall asleep:

There is a special compartment for shoes under the mattress in the footwell:

The chair folds out into an almost horizontal bed. My height is 182 cm, but I didn’t put my feet against the wall. There was enough space:

After dinner they laid out a mattress and a pillow for me:

A 17-inch touchscreen is installed in front of each passenger, electrical outlet, 2 USB ports (I don’t know what for), a triple headphone jack and a multimedia system control panel combined with a satellite phone:

Each chair also has its own large control panel, which also controls the lighting, the position of the chair and turns on the massage mode of the back and seat:

The aircraft is equipped with several external cameras and the passenger can choose any of them:

It is especially interesting to watch the flight through the tail chamber. You can see how the plane dives into the clouds while landing:

At the airport, using the same camera, you feel (what a hissing word!) the dimensions of the A380:

There is also a mode showing the location of the aircraft on the map:

In the tail there is a bar where strong and soft drinks are served free of charge:

Trays of sandwiches and cakes were constantly being renewed at the counter:

There are 2 sofas installed along the walls, with seat belts:

Flying “at the bar” is incredibly pleasant and convenient. The flight goes unnoticed:

For dinner I chose a light shrimp salad:

The A380 has 5 toilets on the second floor and 10 on the first floor, in economy class:

In addition to the toilets, there are two shower rooms in the bow for first class passengers. True, you need to order them an hour before use and the water flows for only 5 minutes:

First class passengers have their own bar, where the drinks are more exclusive, but there is no bartender:

Next to the showers, a grand staircase descends leading to the first floor, to the cockpit and to the salon economy class:

The pilots have a separate room:

And at the end, a few facts about this plane:

The plane has 14 first class seats, 76 business class seats and 396 economy class seats. The 7-hour flight is served by a team of 27 people:

2 pilots
4 senior flight attendants
4 flight attendants in first class
8 flight attendants in business class
8 flight attendants in economy class
1 bathhouse attendant preparing shower cabins

During the 14-hour flight, 2 more pilots and 1 bathhouse attendant are added to the team. Total 30 people.

The wingspan is 80 meters. Fuel reserve - 240 tons. In the air, the A380 must diverge from other aircraft at a distance of at least 10 kilometers, since even a humpbacked Boeing 747 can roll over in its aerodynamic currents.

During flight, the engine noise is practically inaudible. The cabin is very quiet and only the ventilation rustles near the ceiling. All flight attendants are friendly and constantly smiling. Even when they are in the kitchen and think that no one sees them. In the salon you are immersed in an atmosphere of celebration and luxury:

Imagine a huge airliner about 73 meters long and a little more than 24 meters high, it is almost the size of an eight-story building, which has a wingspan of almost 80 meters and can accommodate up to 853 passengers. Although, you are probably one of those people who saw, and maybe even flew in the belly of this four-engine “monster”.

And this handsome man is not today the pinnacle of technological thought of engineers, designers, assemblers and other, a huge number of people of the Airbus corporation, as well as other companies, without which such a huge “chick” would not have been born - Airbus A380, double-deck, weighing 280 tons, wide-body, long-haul airliner.

The development of the A380 cost over twelve billion euros. And about ten years of development. And its capacity is 35 percent greater than that of its main competitor, the Boeing 747. One of the problems in building the A380 was the issue of weight, because the extra kilogram of load increases the consumption of precious fuel.

Therefore, it was necessary to make the outer shell as light as possible, but at the same time as strong as possible. For this purpose, a combination of a large amount of a new aluminum alloy was used, which is lighter and has better impact strength compared to conventional aluminum alloys and composite materials, including those based on fiberglass. Since factories for the production of components for the airliner are located not only in France, but also in other countries such as Spain, Germany and the UK, to deliver components to Toulouse, the company Airbis S.A.S. built a special transport vessel for these purposes to deliver fuselage parts by waterways.

Airbus A380 interior

The airliner is equipped with RollsRoyce Trent-900 engines or Engine Alliance GP-7000 engines. The A380 uses today's latest IMA (Integrated modular avionics), which was first used on the modern fifth-generation fighter F-22. Eight 15x20 cm displays are installed in the cockpit, where all flight information and status data of on-board systems are displayed.

The first flight of the Airbus A380-800 with Rolls Royce engines took place on April 27, 2005. A transatlantic flight took place on January 10, 2006. And already on December 12, 2006, the A380-841 modification with Trent900 engines was certified. The version with GP-7000 engines received certification in 2007 on December 14.

The best seats on the Airbus A380-800 - Emirates

The best seats on the Airbus A380-800 - Lufthansa

Airbus A380 interior diagram

In addition to the base variant, there is also a luxury variant of the A380, where passengers have their own bed, bar, lounge or gym. The A380 airliner is capable of flying without refueling over a distance of fifteen thousand kilometers.

It is also proposed to produce a cargo version - the A380-800F, with a payload capacity of more than 145 tons and a range of 10 thousand kilometers.

Characteristics of the Airbus A380-800:

• Years of production: 2004 - present.
• Length: 67.90 m.
• Height: 24.09 m.
• Wingspan: 79.75 m.
• Wing area: 845 m.
• Fuselage diameter: 7.14 m.
• Cruising speed: 900 km/h.
• Maximum speed: 1020 km/h.
• Flight range: 15200 km.
• Ceiling: 13100 m.
• Run length: 2050 m.
• Run length: 2900 m.
• Number of passenger seats: 480 - 853 seats
• Crew: 2 people

Airbus A380. Gallery.

Airbus A380 video

There are a huge number of different airliners in the world, but the Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft that is really worth paying attention to. There are not very many similar airliners on the planet. The fact is that this is the largest passenger wide-body aircraft, equipped with two decks. Let's consider what technical specifications The A380 has, and also, what is the layout of the A380 aircraft cabin.

In order to understand how large and spacious the Emirates A380 is, you need to understand its technical characteristics in detail. Let's start with how much the Airbus A380 weighs. So, the mass of the aircraft is:

• without passengers - 276 thousand kg;
• without passengers and fuel - 361 thousand kg;

As for other parameters, the capacity of the Airbus A380 is 853 people in a single-class model and 525 passengers in a three-class cabin. The length of the aircraft is 72.7 meters, height – 24 meters, and wingspan – 79 meters.

Additional options:

• wing area – 844 m2;
• take-off length – 2000 m;
• run length – 3000 m;
• a path capable of covering 15,000 km when fully loaded;
• fuel tank capacity – 310 thousand liters.

This airliner has a special cockpit for pilots, where the most modern technologies have been introduced. The A380 is equipped with a glass cockpit and remote control of the steering wheel when operating electric drives. As for the devices on which data is displayed, this aircraft has 9 interchangeable LCD screens, of which:

• 2 are for navigation data;
• 2 main ones for flight information;
• 2 indicators of the functioning of fuel units;
• 2 – multifunctional;
• 1 main one, which shows general information.

If we talk about engines, they are super powerful and modern. Mixtures of aviation kerosene with GTL from environmentally friendly gas are used as fuel. And in the design of this aircraft Composite materials are used. Weldable aluminum alloys are also used.

Detailed diagram Airbus aircraft A380-800

As for the noise level, the Emirates A380 engines are practically inaudible. This makes it significantly superior to the Boeing 747. The airliner also has high air pressure, which is another of its features. Both decks are connected by a comfortable and spacious staircase. Although it is not easy for passengers whose seats are located near these stairs, because it is very difficult to fall asleep if you are constantly walking. But some still buy tickets for them.

The cabin width is 5.9-6.5 m. In the one-class version, passengers are offered 700 seats, and in the three-class version – 555 seats. There is also a shower, a lounge, a bar and a store on board. Let's take a closer look at the layout of the cabin of this aircraft, as well as what best places for long-distance flights.

Airbus A380-800 Emirates: interior layout

Thanks to the photo of the Airbus A380 interior attached to this article, you can see how the passenger seats are located. The ship has two floors in total. On the 2nd there are seats for first and business class tourists. The 1st floor is designed for those flying in economy class. First class is more comfortable. Even those passengers who are having a hard time traveling in this class will be able to relax and forget about their poor health.

Rows 1-4 are just used for first class. There, everyone can reach their destination in comfort, because everyone is accommodated in a separate compartment with a door, thanks to which they can be completely private. Travelers also have comfortable chairs that can fold out 180 degrees, thus transforming into a bed. In addition, the first class cabin has free access Internet, sockets for recharging mobile gadgets, a minibar and, of course, individual lighting, which allows you to read books, magazines, and newspapers.

Those who have ordered food in advance have the opportunity to have a hearty lunch or dinner with gourmet dishes, as well as taste cold or warm drinks. Among other things, there is a shower cabin where you can freshen up. First class is like a real five-star all-inclusive hotel. In such comfort, the flight passes unnoticed. Moreover, there are places where it is especially convenient to sit. You need to know about this if you want to get to the right place as comfortably as possible. So, the most convenient places are those further away from the kitchen and toilet, since they are always quiet, calm and cozy: this is where you can read books, listen to music or communicate via email.

Travelers who choose business class are seated in rows 6-26. These places are also particularly comfortable. If you want to fly easily and discreetly, then business class is a very suitable option. The only thing, It is not advisable to occupy rows 7, 20, 21 and 23, since then you will have to sit near the toilets, bar and kitchen. There are always a lot of people near these premises, and the activity does not decrease even at night, which is why it is unlikely that you will be able to fully relax. The remaining places are more comfortable and have all the necessary amenities. Passengers can charge their gadgets, watch movies, play video games, chat on social networks and much more thanks to Internet access.

Economy class is an option for those who want to save money on their flight. For such passengers there are as many as 399 seats in rows 43-88. Of course, it’s difficult to call them comfortable. However, all these places have sockets for charging electronic devices, a separate screen and a video and audio entertainment system. However, those who want to get to their desired destination in silence will have to get used to some noise, passenger activity and conversations. But for a special fee, you can connect to the Internet, turn on loud music, put on headphones and “go crazy” until your arrival. The rows are spaced 80 cm apart.

Interior layout

Airbus A380-800 cabin layout: the best seats in economy class

If we talk about what the most comfortable places here, these are places in rows 45, 54 and 82. The 45th row features extra legroom for a more comfortable commute. This advantage is especially noticeable if the flight is long. The 54th row also allows you to stretch your legs freely, lean back, and there is also a kitchen and no restroom, so unpleasant odors are not as noticeable as on the 67th row. Row 82 is reminiscent of row 45 in that it offers the opportunity to stretch your legs and visit the galley.

As for other seats, the 43rd row is considered one of the most comfortable, but due to the fact that the seats there do not recline and the armrests are blocked, it is not included in the list of the most comfortable. Also, you can constantly hear the flight attendants talking and walking there, because there is a room for on-board conductors nearby.

Row 50 is located near the emergency exit block. If you are afraid of flying, then the seats in this row are just for you. In the event of a disaster, you will have the opportunity to be the first to leave the emergency aircraft. However, the seats there are not very comfortable, since they do not recline. Passengers in row 51 are also limited in this opportunity. That is why the 50th and 51st rows can safely be called the most uncomfortable, since a sitting position for 4-5 hours causes great discomfort. The seats in row 55 are also uncomfortable due to the lack of legroom.

Some disadvantages are also present in rows such as 78, 79, 65 and 66. They are located near the toilets, and the seats are not equipped with reclining backs.

Thus, getting to such places is extremely inconvenient, especially since unpleasant odors and constant queues in the toilet make it difficult to rest. Seats in row 67 are suitable for those traveling as a couple. The fact is that there are only two chairs in a row, and there is also the opportunity to recline your legs and straighten your knees. However, there is also a minus - the proximity of restrooms, which prevents you from getting a good night's sleep.

One of the not entirely comfortable seats is in the 87th row, because there are also restrooms nearby. The seats in the 88th row are restless due to non-reclining backrests, stairs and toilets, which do not allow for a full rest. That is why you should not purchase tickets for these places. But they are cheaper, so they are chosen by fans of budget transportation.

Parameters of seats in the cabin

If we go deeper into the numbers, there are 12 seats in first class, 66 in business class, and 399 seats in economy class. The seat spacing in first class is 83 inches, in business class it is 74.5 inches, and in economy class it is 32 inches. Other data:

1. First class. The monitor has HD extension.
2. Business class. Monitor 15.6 inches.
3. Economy class. 11 inch monitor.

So, we examined in detail the layout of the A380 aircraft cabin. Obviously, this is a very spacious and comfortable aircraft on which you can quickly and comfortably fly to your destination. Now let’s figure out what people who have already flown on this plane think about the conditions in the Airbus cabin.

Airbus A380-800 interior

Advantages and disadvantages of the A380-800

As we have already found out, this aircraft is very spacious and large-scale. It’s not surprising, because this is the world’s largest aircraft. It was specially created so that it could transport large number passengers. We can safely say that the Airbus A380 has brought back the romance and excitement of flying to seasoned travelers. Everyone who has flown this air transport, will confirm that it has its own characteristics and flies to the most favorite places of tourists, namely London, Los Angeles, Paris, New York, Moscow, Dubai, Tokyo, Beijing, etc. It is thanks to this geography that passengers pay preference for this aircraft, regularly flying on it. During the holiday season, flights on this Airbus are especially frequent.

Speaking about the advantages of the A380, it is necessary to note its spaciousness and spaciousness. It also takes off easily and lands just as easily. When flying over mountains or the sea, the vibrations are practically unnoticeable. Moreover, the salons are equipped with wide and comfortable seats. This is especially noticeable in those places where there are armrests, a reclining backrest and legroom. In addition, passengers note that the cabins are always very clean and comfortable. All maneuvers in the air are easy and pleasant.

Also, many travelers note that the lunches and breakfasts on board are very tasty, and the flight attendants are always friendly and polite. It must be said that not every aircraft has such good conditions for passengers. Many passengers call the A380 an aircraft whose conditions are comparable to the best brands of cars.

To summarize, it must be said that the Airbus A380-800 is a powerful flying machine in which everything is thought out to the smallest detail so that passengers can fly in comfort. Those who want to fly in comfort choose business class. There you can not only sleep, but also surf the Internet, reading e-books, listening to music and watching videos. It is very important to choose seats in time so that you can relax on the plane.

You can purchase air tickets both at the ticket office and through the official website of the airline that serves the flight. After reviewing the above information, you can decide in advance which place is better and make a purchase. In general, we have become familiar with the technical characteristics of the A380, and photos of the A380 aircraft will allow us to visually evaluate the capabilities of this aircraft. Today, many people prefer to fly on it, since compared to other airliners it is one of the most convenient and comfortable. That is why, if you want to get to your desired resort destination in comfort, then choose the A380, because it was specially created for large passenger transportation.

- the flagship of Airbus and the largest passenger airliner in the world, taking this title from the Boeing 747.

The first flight took place on April 27, 2005, and two and a half years later, on October 25, 2007, the aircraft was put into operation.

In addition to winning the “largest passenger aircraft” category, the Airbus A380 set a number of equally significant records:

the most economical among the largest- When the airliner is fully loaded, per passenger, only about 3 liters of aviation fuel are consumed per 100 kilometers. According to Airbus, this is 20% less than its main competitor, the Boeing 747.

the most environmentally friendly among the largest Naturally, the less fuel is burned, the less carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Also, in the manufacture of the liner, modern lightweight and durable composite materials developed in accordance with environmental standards are used.

The Airbus A380 can rightfully be called the flagship of modern passenger aviation, it is comfortable for both the crew and passengers:

• comfortable chairs
• wide passages and stairs
• always fresh and clean air - the ventilation and air conditioning system “refreshes” the air in the entire cabin every three minutes
• 220 portholes that provide natural light
• low noise level - the noise level in the A380 cabin is 50% lower than that of its main competitor
• in an airplane, air pressure is maintained equal to the pressure at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level, for a Boeing 747 - 2500

All this ensures a comfortable flight and low fatigue for all passengers, regardless of class. “Further, quieter, more convenient and more economical” - this is the motto that perfectly characterizes the A380.

The Airbus A380 solves not only the problems of long-distance and ultra-long-distance routes, but also quite successfully copes with regional tasks. After all, the economical giant can replace other airliners on short flights with high passenger density.

And with a capacity ranging from 400 to 853 passengers, it is a solution to ease congestion at busy airports and transport more quantity passengers without additional flights and at much lower costs.

Main characteristics of the Airbus A340-600 (Airbus A340-600)

• Quantity seats varies (depending on the model) from 525 passengers in a three-class cabin and up to 853 people in a single-class cabin
• The maximum range of the a380 is 15,400 kilometers
• Fuel tank capacity - 320,000 l
• Cruising speed - 890 km/h

A380-800 wingspan— 79.75 meters

Length A380-800— 72.72 meters

Height A380-800— 24.09 meters

A380 interior layout and seating arrangement

Airbus's flagship A380 sets new standards in cabin design and overall passenger comfort, making full use of its double-deck deck.

The aircraft was designed taking into account the needs of modern passengers and, in comparison with its competitors, provides:

• wider and more comfortable seats
• more space to store personal items
• spacious passages and stairs

The number of seats varies from 525 (in a comfortable three-class configuration) to 853 in one class.

The A380 is very flexible in terms of configurations and therefore aircraft layouts vary greatly.

As an example, we will give a diagram of the aircraft of the German giant carrier LuftHansa. The liner has a three-class cabin and the number of seats is 526.