Farnborough 2012 photo: Airbus 380 amazing steep takeoff

July 11, 2012 Aviation, Farnborough 2012

On the first day of Farnborough 2012, the Airbus 380 proved to be (almost) as maneuverable as a smaller, fast jet as it created impressive condensation clouds around its flight surfaces.

On Day 2, it did it again.

Here’s an image showing the amazing steep take off of the Malaysia Airlines Airbus 380, taken by The Aviationist’s photographer Giovanni Maduli on Jul. 10.

Ok, it’s not even comparable to an F-15, but its agility is stunning.

Farnborough 2012 Photo: Malaysia Airlines Airbus 380 impressive flying display among the clouds (theaviationist.com)
Farnborough 2012: Drone taking part to the Air Show breaks into three parts after landing (theaviationist.com)

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