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Look at the size of that thing!

The scariest thing is, despite its size the plane feels short to me- almost like a 747SP. That fuselage is almost begging for a stretch version that will make the proportions look 'right'.

If this is enormous enough, imagine a A380-900 with an extra 100 seats or so...

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The "beast" she lives, exciting times in commercial aviation

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Whats the length compared to a 744 or A346????

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Yes the plane does look quite short for a plane of its size
cant wait to see the maiden flight

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The scariest thing is, despite its size the plane feels short to me- almost like a 747SP. That fuselage is almost begging for a stretch version that will make the proportions look 'right'.

Funny, I was thinking how similar the two types look when compared side by side...

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thats blo0dy huge....

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wouldn't make it on page 3 for looks, bit of a chunky monkey.

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wow thats huge!

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The massive wing takes out alot of fuse from the shot making it look more stumpy as you brain doesnt compensate for all of the gap.

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Funny, I was thinking how similar the two types look when compared side by side...

Perhaps I was wrong about the size similarities then... :D

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that is amazing,those two techies near the main landing gear gives it a size comparison,on a lighter note,you would think airbus would get a taxi to give them a lift from the front to the rear of the aircraft.

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Nice big bird, but it looks so small..

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Despite its' size, looking at the front end (landing gear and forward) I can't help think that there's something undefinably Airbusesque about it

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Imagine a A346 like stretch for that monster ....

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Any chance of a "model" piccie next to the 744 and A346, Ren?????

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Any chance of a "model" piccie next to the 744 and A346, Ren?????

I've shown them already but here we go again for those who missed...

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744 and A380 tail heights compared...

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Imagine a A346 like stretch for that monster ....
I'd love to see the compact version (like the 318) ;)

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A340-600 is nearly 6 meters longer than the B747-400. The A380 is shorter than the A340-600 but I don't know by how much.

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The A346 is 2.30m longer as thee A380

But the A380 is realy big..

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well we will see when they all come head to head with the beast surley that thing will cost alot Fuel wise to fly!!