Why The A380 Plane Often Climbs Slowly During Take Off Despite Its Massive Engine

<blockquote><i><b> <iframe class=youtube src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GuIb7hW7DGo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><a rel=ugc href="https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=GuIb7hW7DGo'si=zGRECue0ZukUXovg">https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=GuIb7hW7DGo'si=zGRECue0ZukUXovg</a><br><br>The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger aircraft ever built. It weighs up to 575,000 kg at takeoff and uses four powerful engineseither RollsRoyce Trent 900s or Engine Alliance GP7200s. It usually carries about 525 people across three cabin classes, though it is certified to hold up to 853.</b></i><br><br><i>Because it is so large and heavy, the A380 climbs more slowly out of the airport than smaller jets. During the initial ascent to 5,000 ft, it cruises at around 190 knots and climbs at only 1,500 ft per minute. Once above this altitude it speeds up to about 320 knots and can climb at nearly 2,500 ft per minute before tapering off as it approaches its cruising altitude around FL350 to FL400.</i><br><br>By comparison, twinengine widebodies such as the Boeing 787 or Airbus A350 climb faster from the start thanks to lighter weight and greater thrust efficiency. Even the Boeing 7478 climbs more quickly in its early stages than the A380.<br><br>The A380 is classified as a super heavy jet and falls under Code F, meaning only airports equipped for its wingspan, runway width, taxiway strength, and gate layout can handle it. Around 150 airports worldwide meet those requirements.<br><br><i>Despite its size the A380 is actually pleasant to fly. Pilots say it responds smoothly to control inputs and offers excellent stability. Its modern cockpit adds familiarity for crews moving up from smaller Airbus jets.</i><br></blockquote><br><a rel=ugc href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19h3H5E3yW/">https://www.facebook.com/share/19h3H5E3yW/</a> <br><br><br>Why The A380 Plane Often Climbs Slowly During Take Off Despite Its Massive Engin
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