Energy efficiency of Airbus 380
1. What is energy efficiency- Energy or fuel efficiency is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the efficiency of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a carrier fuel into kinetic energy or work. In other words it means using less energy to provide the same level of energy service.
2. Fuel efficiency of Airbus A380- The Airbus A380's wing is sized for a Maximum Take-Off Weight over 650 tones (1,300,000 pounds) in order to accommodate future versions, albeit with some strengthening required. The stronger wing (and structure) is used on the A380 freighter. This common design approach sacrifices some fuel efficiency on the passenger model, but Airbus estimates that the size of the aircraft, coupled with the advances in technology described, will provide lower operating costs per passenger than all current variants of Boeing 747. The A380 also features wingtip fences that will alleviate the effects of induced drag and increasing fuel efficiency and performance.
3. Fuel efficiency of A380-Freighter: With its three decks for cargo, the A380F freighter version is able to carry 50 per cent more freight than its closest rival Boeing– and to fly a full 1,400 nm further. Yet with its advanced technology and use of weight-saving composites – 25 per cent of its structure is made from composite materials – the A380F also burns 18 per cent less fuel per ton (per 2000pounds) than its rival (Boeing 747-400).
4. Fuel-burn: It is calculated that despite its ability to carry 35 per cent more passengers than its competitor, the A380 burns 12 per cent less fuel per seat – reducing operating costs and minimizing its effects on the environment at the same time through fewer emissions. Practically the A380 burns fuel per passenger at a rate comparable to that of an economical family car.
Maximum fuel capacity:
A380- 310,000 L-