Simviation Forum - Airbus A380 first production shots

Apr 23^rd, 2003 at 8:37am

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Just thought you might like to see these images I've found of the new A380. Front section only, and I presume it's a mock up, as there is no radome, but it looks full size to me.

Looks............

BIG

http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/A380RB1

http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/A380RB2

http://www.simviation.com/yabbuploads/A380RB3

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Reply #1 - Apr 23^rd, 2003 at 8:31pm

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I have seen some a while back, that are REALLY impressive. Ok, and, one more thing, thats not the fullsize mockup. Everybody somehow thinks it is, but, apparently, its 15/16 (go figure. . . ) of the full A380. Also, everyone should notice two different things, its being built like no plane ever has. Can anyone guess what I am talking about?

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Reply #2 - Apr 23^rd, 2003 at 11:15pm

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customers?

panty lines?

No visible what?

It's a mock-up stuff that's missing is the same stuff missing on most mock-ups?

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Reply #3 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 3:13am

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no visiable nose cone?
roof wings:)

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Reply #4 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 3:37am

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Panels?

Will

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Reply #5 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 3:43am

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little rivets thingys screws or whatever they are called

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Reply #6 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 6:52am

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Joints?
Notice the staircase!

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Reply #7 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 9:29am

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little rivets thingys screws or whatever they are called

Rivets.
Good, and now for the other part. . . . What is different about its construction - How are ships built?

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Reply #8 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 9:40am

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its being built in segments

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Reply #9 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 9:41am

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they use GLARE, a new carbon fiber. first time they use it in an aircraft.

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Reply #10 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 10:22am

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Yeah, I've seen GLARE used before in other aplications. It's not really a carbon firbe, more a glass fibre and aluminium composite sandwich. It has the ability to bridge cracks, and is lighter than just plain 2024-T3 ally.

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Reply #11 - Apr 24^th, 2003 at 11:30am

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Yeah, I've seen GLARE used before in other aplications. It's not really a carbon firbe, more a glass fibre and aluminium composite sandwich. It has the ability to bridge cracks, and is lighter than just plain 2024-T3 ally.

...you're right...i was too fast...i'm glad i had the name right. Wink

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