AIRBUS VS BOEING
In recent years, Airbus has put itself at the top of the aircraft-building world with the A380, the whale of a plane that is the largest passenger jet in the world.
Last year, Boeing has introduced the 747-8 International, the revamped version of the class 747 it calls the "Queen of the Skies."
But which is better? To come up the answer, we broke down the numbers in 11 categories, picking the winner based on size, power, capacity, luxury, availability, and more.
The Boeing 747-8I is new and the A380 has been in service for several years, which accounts for some of the differences. But for travelers trying to decide how they want to fly now, here are the facts as they stand today.
CAPACITY: Airbus wins this round.
WING SPAN: The A380 spreads out over 261.7 feet.
WEIGHT AND POWER: The A380's maximum takeoff weight is 1,235,000 pounds, and it produces up to 70,000 pounds of thrust.
RANGE: The A380 can only do 9,756 miles.
In fact, the 747-8I is the world's longest passenger aircraft.
WEIGHT AND POWER: The 747-8I can take off with a weight of 987,000 pounds, and produces 66,500 pounds of thrust.
RANGE: Boeing wins.
The difference means the 747-8I can fly New York to Sydney without stopping, but the A380 cannot.
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