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How do planes get the lift needed to fly?
Airplanes fly because they are able to generate a force called Lift which normally moves the airplane upward. Lift is generated by the forward motion of the airplane through the air. This motion is produced by the Thrust of the engine(s).
Do airplanes fly faster at higher altitudes?
The higher the better One of the central reasons behind aircraft altitude is that, as the air gets thinner with every foot climbed, planes can travel more easily and therefore move faster and burn less fuel, saving money.
How does a jet engine get oxygen at high altitude?
At high altitude, there isn’t much resistance because of the lack of oxygen. Jet engines compress the air internally, making it much thicker and providing adequate oxygen for combustion.
What makes the A380 stand out from other planes?
After reading about these 10 facts that make the 380 stand out, you’ll see. The A380 has a maximum takeoff weight of almost 1.3 million pounds — as much as seven Boeing 737-800s, or 30 percent more than the biggest 747 model. It’s the only airplane flying today with a full-length upper deck.
What are 10 facts about the Airbus 380?
After reading about these 10 facts that make the 380 stand out, you’ll see. It’s really, really big. The A380 has a maximum takeoff weight of almost 1.3 million pounds — as much as seven Boeing 737-800s, or 30 percent more than the biggest 747 model. It’s the only airplane flying today with a full-length upper deck.
Is the Airbus A380 the new Boeing 747?
Airlines don’t. The A380 was created as an answer to the original jumbo jet, the Boeing 747. But for a while, Airbus and Boeing briefly pondered the unthinkable: working together to create a new superjumbo.
How long does it take to fly an A380?
It spends on average about 17 hours in the air. As for the shortest A380 flight, it’s just one hour from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, also on Emirates. Which of course we had to review, because we really are A380 buffs.