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Top 3 Largest Airplanes In The World

The Airplane, the most convenient way of traveling, has progressed beyond anyone's expectations since the Wright siblings first took flight in the early 1900's. From those days, the airplane has become larger as well as faster and can now cover an even greater distance. But which airplanes are the biggest? Which ones have the capacity to carry the largest amount of passengers? Here is a list of the 3 biggest airplanes in the world based on the shape,size and the seat of the passenger.

3) Boeing 747-8

Third place is taken by the Boeing 747-8 due to its biggest length being more than 77 meters. This airplane was manufactured by the Boeing Commercial airplanes company. It is one of the widest body airplanes, which provide two different variants, these are Intercontinental and Freighter, one for passengers and another is cargo.

 

2) Airbus A380

The Airbus A380 which tales the 2nd position is actually a double-deck jet airline, powered by four engines and has a wide-body. It is also the worlds biggest passenger plane, based on seat size. There are numerous airports which have improved their facilites to accommodate it due to its size. The A380 was built on 27 April 2005 and started its first commercial service on October 2007 with Singapore Airlines.

 

1) The Antonov An-225 Mriya

An-225 Mriya made in Ukraine is the biggest plane in the world. And there is only one plane like this. The Antonov An-225 Mriya is basically an international airlift cargo aircraft which was designed as well as manufactured by the Soviet Union's Antonov Design Bureau in the 1980's. It's powered by 6 turbofan engines. This plane has a takeoff weight of 640 tonnes. It also has the biggest wingspan out of all the aircrafts.

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