What type of aircraft is 388?

Airbus A380-800
Airbus A380-800 (388)

Why was the A380 a failure?

It made that version heavier and so significantly less efficient than would have been possible with a smaller wing optimized for its fuselage size. “The [A380-800] was not the aircraft that we actually wanted to build,” Enders says. “The design was optimized for larger variants,” Buchholz says.

Are A380s still flying?

Even before the arrival of the pandemic, Air France had signaled the end of the Airbus A380 program, with the first aircraft operating its last revenue flight on December 31st, 2019. This aircraft, F-HPJB, took its final flight to Knock, Ireland, on February 20th, where it was dismantled.

Why is the Airbus A380 being retired?

The appeal of the superjumbo Costly to run, the A380 is usually only viable on long-distance routes. It’s also less environmentally friendly than more modern, smaller aircraft models. Over 2020 and 2021, the pandemic’s impact on the aviation industry saw most of the world’s A380 fleet grounded.

Can an Airbus A380 fly on one engine?

China Southern’s A380s have 506 seats: 428 in economy; 70 in business; and eight in first. Photo: Getty Images. However, this speed is impossible for a single-engine to provide. As a result, the aircraft will start to slow and drag, losing altitude.

How much does it cost to fuel an Airbus A380?

These have been estimated at between $26,000 and $29,000 per hour, using roughly $17,467 of fuel, or approximately $40.19 to $44.82 per mile.

Is the Airbus 388 the same as the A380 8?

Yes A388 is the same as A380-8. Airbus once had the idea to bring a longer version of the A380 on the market, the A380-9. Secondly, what is an Airbus 388? The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet manufactured by Airbus Industrie, the European consortium.

What is the 388th Fighter Interceptor Wing?

The 388th Fighter-Interceptor Wing activated as the 388th Fighter-Bomber Group (later renamed 388th Operations Group) and became the wing’s primary combat element. The group’s squadrons were equipped with North American F-86F Sabres, and training commenced for operational proficiency.

What did the 388th Air Force do in the Vietnam War?

The 388th provided air cover and escort during the evacuation of Americans from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and of Americans and selected Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, in April 1975. It also participated in the rescue of the crew and recovery of the SS Mayaguez, an American-flagged contained ship seized by Khmer Rouge forces, in May 1975.

When was the 388th Fighter-Bomber Group activated?

On 22 November 1955, Det #1, 388th Fighter-Bomber Group was activated at Hahn Air Base to stand nuclear alert with the Wing’s F-86s. Personnel and aircraft primarily came from the 561st FBS.