The Airbus A380 has a major problem...
Apparently the aircraft, for its size, is dangerously underpowered. Yeah, when the prototype took off for that first flight and all of the subsequent flights afterwards, Airbus engineers had to take a lot of equipment out of the airplane in order for it to fly safely with the amount of thrust that the four engines generate. In other words, they were just BARELY getting by the minimum safety parameters of the aircraft.
Airbus has come up with a solution to the A380's shortcomings. The picture below tells the story of the solution that Airbus engineers came up with and will be implemented on the prototype and every other aircraft that will be built and delivered to airlines and cargo carriers. The solution, however, drives up the cost of the airframe by at least $50 million.
Engine Fix (click)
The Airbus A380 has a major problem...
Apparently the aircraft, for its size, is dangerously underpowered. Yeah, when the prototype took off for that first flight and all of the subsequent flights afterwards, Airbus engineers had to take a lot of equipment out of the airplane in order for it to fly safely with the amount of thrust that the four engines generate. In other words, they were just BARELY getting by the minimum safety parameters of the aircraft.
Airbus has come up with a solution to the A380's shortcomings. The picture below tells the story of the solution that Airbus engineers came up with and will be implemented on the prototype and every other aircraft that will be built and delivered to airlines and cargo carriers. The solution, however, drives up the cost of the airframe by at least $50 million.
Engine Fix (click)
