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THESE ARE the eight largest airplanes in the world that can accommodate up to eight hundred people. Are you interested in taking one of the largest airplanes in the world.
1. Airbus A380-800
Well, the largest airplane in the world was first introduced in 2007 and became the most passenger aircraft in the world. The Airbus A380-800 is 72.7 meters long, 24.1 meters high, and has a wingspan of 79.8 meters.
While the maximum capacity of this aircraft reaches 853 with seats divided into 4 classes, namely first class, business, premium economy, and economy. Unfortunately, production of this aircraft was discontinued in 2021. But now, the Airbus A380-800 continues to be used by Emirates, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines. The total production number of the Airbus A380-800 is 254 units.
2. Airbus A380-800
Well, the largest airplane in the world was first introduced in 2007 and became the most passenger aircraft in the world. The Airbus A380-800 is 72.7 meters long, 24.1 meters high, and 79.8 meters wingspan.
While the maximum capacity of this aircraft reaches 853 with seats divided into 4 classes, namely first class, business, premium economy, and economy. Unfortunately, the production of this aircraft was discontinued in 2021.
3. Airbus A350-900
The next largest aircraft in the world is the Airbus A350-900 which has an overall length of 219 feet two inches (66.8 meters), height of 55 feet 11 inches (17.05 meters), and wingspan of 212 feet 5 inches (64.75 meters).
It is used by many of the world’s airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. The passenger capacity for this aircraft is 440 and is divided into 3 classes.
4. Airbus A340-600
The Airbus A340-600 is the fifth largest aircraft in the world with a seating capacity of 475 passengers. The seats are divided into three classes.
The length of this aircraft is very different from the size below which reaches 247 feet 3 inches (75.36 meters), height 58 feet 10 inches (17.93 meters), and wingspan 208 feet 2 inches (63.45 meters). Airlines that use the Airbus A340-600 aircraft model include Lufthansa.
5. Boeing 777-200LR
Moving on to Boeing, in 2006 the Boeing 777-200 became the largest long-haul commercial airplane. Despite its larger size, the maximum capacity of this aircraft is the same at 440 seats divided into business and economy class.
The length of the aircraft is 209 feet one inch (63.7 meters), height 61 feet 1 inch (18.6 meters), and wingspan 212 feet (64.8 meters). Until now, Emirates, Air Canada, and Qatar Airways still use the Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
6. Boeing 777-300ER
In 2004, the world’s largest airplane of the first 777 type appeared. The capacity of this aircraft reaches 550 passengers with business and economy class. The length of this aircraft reaches 242 feet 4 inches (73.9 meters).
The height is 60 feet 8 inches (18.5 meters) and the wingspan is 21 feet 5 inches (64.75) meters. Until now, airlines such as Singapore Airlines and United Airlines still use this Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
7. Boeing 747-800
Eight years after the Boeing 777-300ER, the Boeing 747-8 was introduced. This type of aircraft is very large with a length of 250 feet 2 inches (76.3 meters), a height of 63 feet 6 inches (19.4 meters), and a wingspan of 224 feet 5 inches (68.4 meters).
Since 2020 until now, Air China, Lufthansa, and Korean Air have been using the Boeing 747-8. This is because this aircraft can accommodate a maximum capacity of up to 605 which is divided into first class, business, and economy.
8. Boeing 747-400
Long before the appearance of the Boeing 747-8, in 1989 a very large Boeing 747-400 aircraft was introduced. This aircraft is more commonly used for cargo transportation. However, Asiana Airlines and Lufthansa also use the Boeing 747-400 for passenger flights.
With a maximum capacity of 660 seats and 3 classes, the aircraft is 321 feet 10 inches (119.40 meters) long, 63 feet 6 inches (19.40 meters) high, and 211 feet 5 inches (64.44 meters) wide.
Airplanes are vehicles that can accommodate many people at once to travel long distances. Usually, the travel time is also shorter. Among other types of vehicles, airplanes are classified as large vehicles and have a lot of capacity. Then, what about the size and capacity of the largest airplanes in the world?
This time, we will talk about the eight largest airplanes in the world, their size and capacity. According to Insider, the following largest aircraft are mostly owned by Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The 8th largest airplane in the world is the A340-500. It was introduced in 2002 as the world’s long-haul passenger airplane. The passenger seats provided by this aircraft amount to 440 with the division of three classes, namely first class, business, and economy.
The size of this aircraft is 222 feet and 10 inches (67.93 meters) long, 56 feet eight inches (17.53 meters) high, and 208 feet two inches (63.45 meters) wingspan. As of 2022, only one A340-500 aircraft remains in service and is used by Azerbaijan Air. [sources/photo special]
