The A380(-800) is known to be “over-winged” (larger and generates more lift than would be optimal, at the cost of drag and weight). Apparently Airbus was plann

The A380(-800) is known to be “over-winged” (larger and generates more lift than would be optimal, at the cost of drag and weight). Apparently Airbus was planning to make a larger variant as well, and the wing was designed to accommodate that. But the -800 was years delayed and struggled to find customers, the larger variant was never made.