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Takeoff Performance A380 Vs 747-400  
User currently offlineBlackKnight From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 241 posts, RR: 0
Posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 3584 times:

Much has been said that the 2 types have the same runway length requirements. I was just shown a comparison, (by colleges) one from the Airbus web site (AC_A380_05.pdf) and one from the Boeing website (7474sec3.pdf) which shows the A380 needs more runway at higher takeoff weights than the 747. As anyone done a comparison or study? Or have we just took Airbus's word that the A380 uses the same runway length? Also is this why most are loading the A380 light (only 550 passengers vs more)? Your thoughts and help please. I would like to return with the correct information.

Notes: At sea level my colleges say they are close +/- 2000 Ft but at altitude the 747 out performs the A380. I am digging into the information and am asking for help.

http://www.boeing.com/assocproducts/aircompat/acaps/7474sec3.pdf
http://www.airbusjapan.com/pdf/a380/A380_AC_Chapter1.pdf
http://www.airbus.com/product/a380_planning.asp


BK
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User currently offlineAaflt1871 From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 2333 posts, RR: 16
Reply 1, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 3559 times:

Much has been said that the 2 types have the same runway length requirements. I was just shown a comparison, (by colleges)

Just curious, what colleges showed you? Harvard, U.C.L.A, U of Maryland?  Smile

colleauges


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User currently offlineN328KF From United States of America, joined May 2004, 6222 posts, RR: 3
Reply 2, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 3546 times:

DeVry! Or maybe Lincoln Tech.


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User currently offlineDIJKKIJK From France, joined Jul 2003, 1668 posts, RR: 5
Reply 3, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 3537 times:

Let the A380 take off first, maybe then you can see for yourself  Wink/being sarcastic


Never argue with idiots. They will bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience.
User currently offlineBlackKnight From United States of America, joined Dec 2004, 241 posts, RR: 0
Reply 4, posted (8 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 3480 times:

Utah State, BYU, and Weber State. A group of mostly Boeing Fans, friends and professors.

I am or try to be more in the middle. There are a lot of students watching the A380 develop and it's success or failure will be discussed for years in the classroom.

As yes some are my colleagues. Most are instant messenger friends.


BK
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