INCIDENTALLY: A380
With all excitement over the impending arrival of the giant Airbus A380, we thought readers would appreciate how it stacks up against other large beasts of the air. Although the so-called Super Jumbo will be the biggest commercial aircraft in the world”s skies, other giants will still dwarf it should they ever meet. Here”s the top six, with their measurements:
HUGHES HERCULES H4 "SPRUCE GOOSE"
Wingspan: 97.54 m (319ft 11in)
Length: 66.65 m (218ft 8in)
Height: 24.18 m (79ft 4in)
ANTONOV 225 MRIYA
Wingspan: 88.4m (290ft)
Length: 84.4m (277ft)
Height: 18.1m (59ft)