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Head to Head: Airbus A350 vs Boeing 787

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Here are the side-by-side pics of Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-800, in 1:400 scale. How they compare in real life: 787-8 Length: 186 ft Wingspan:197 ft  Fuselage width: 18 ft 11 inches Heigth:  55 ft 6"  Maximum Takeoff Weight: 502,500 lbs Passengers (typical configuration 2-class): 264 Range: 7650-8200 nm A350-800 Length: 198 ft Wingspan: 213 ft. Fuselage width: 19.6 ft Heigth: 55.9 ft Maximum Takeoff Weight: 571,000 lbs Passengers (typical configuration 2-class): 276-312  Range: 8,480 nm [sources:  1 ,  2 ] 

Concorde Planform View

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The planform view of the British Airways Concorde , showing the very low aspect ratio of the double delta-shaped wings.