Is the 747 or A380 bigger?
When measured by nearly every standard aviation metric, the Airbus A380 is bigger than the Boeing 747. The A380 is the largest passenger aircraft ever built. It has a greater wingspan, taller tail height, higher maximum takeoff weight, and significantly more cabin space than the 747. According to Airbus’ current plans, the A380 will carry 30 metric tons/66,000 lb of structural composites, primarily of carbon-fiber/epoxy, or 16 percent of its airframe weight (approx.