The Boeing 747-8 is about 1.05 times as long as the Airbus A380.
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72.7 m - Length; specified.
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body passenger aeroplane built for long-haul flights.
72.7 m overall length. Mass is the 575 tonne maximum-takeoff variant, not empty or everyday flying mass.
Airbus — A380 facts and figures76.3 m - Length; specified.
The Boeing 747-8 is a long-range, wide-body commercial airliner used for transporting passengers and cargo.
Lufthansa’s 747-8 reference configuration. Mass is maximum takeoff mass, not empty mass; 920 km/h is a quoted cruise speed.
Lufthansa — Boeing 747-8 specifications
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TransportAirbus A38072.7 mThe Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body passenger aeroplane built for long-haul flights.
TransportBoeing 747-876.3 mThe Boeing 747-8 is a long-range, wide-body commercial airliner used for transporting passengers and cargo.
Living thingsBlue whale25 mA blue whale is a baleen whale that feeds by filtering small animals from seawater.
TransportDouble-decker bus11 mA double-decker bus is a passenger vehicle with two levels, used for public transport.
SportFootball pitch105 mA football pitch is the marked rectangular playing surface used for association football.Side by side
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