WhatPlane Quiz
Four-engine giant comparison
Boeing 747 vs Airbus A380
These are the best-known four-engine passenger jets, but their double-deck layouts are completely different. One glance at the upper deck is usually enough.
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Airbus A380
Recognition checklist
What to look for
Upper deck
The 747 has a short upper-deck hump at the front. The A380's second passenger deck extends for almost the full fuselage length.
Nose
The 747 cockpit is high above a pointed lower nose. The A380 has a broad, rounded nose with cockpit windows positioned between its two decks.
Overall silhouette
The 747 looks long and tapered; the A380 looks taller, wider and more uniformly double-decked.
Make it stick
Can you identify them without the labels?
Use these clues in a short image quiz, then come back to the guide whenever you need a refresher.