The A380 might be assembled in France, but with British wings, engines and many other minor parts it has been calculated to be about 60% British.
Dimensions: should all be quoted in metres these days..
An225 span 88.4m length 84m
A380 span 79.8m length 73m
They're really quite different animals. The A380 is designed to meet Aerodrome Code 'F' requirements for taxiways and to fit on a stand 80m x 80m. Hopefully it will also be able to use standard Category 4 runways 45m wide with shoulders. I believe this latter is awaiting ICAO ratification but shouldn't be a problem.
The An225 is much more of a challenge to accommodate on civil aerodromes; best bet is probably to park it on a Code 'E' taxiway if you can afford to shut one, but a bit of a problem to fuel it, then. Does it come with its own towbar? Anyone in the UK worked one on the ground? I've done the An124, used a stand-and-a-half, but not a problem otherwise.
Cheers,
The Odd One
Cheers,
The Odd One