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To: NYCRebublican

They were hoping the wing would handle 150% of the stress of a full plane, but it snapped at 147%


16 posted on 02/27/2006 8:18:20 AM PST by Mount Athos
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To: Mount Athos
As a freely admitted Boeing proponent, anything that costs them more money and time works for me. However, I also freely admit that I will proudly explain away any shortfalls in the Boeing 787 or nee 747 Advanced.

I just can't wait to hear how they evacuate 800+ passengers out of that monstrosity in 90 seconds. I wonder if they plan on using the enitre French and German track and field teams. This should be intresting. I guarantee they have been practicing this test over and over until they can figure out how to get everyone out. My prediction, 800+ ejection seats. They cost about $500,000 each so that's another $400 million to the price of the plane.

22 posted on 02/27/2006 8:30:19 AM PST by NYCRebublican (No more Slimes)
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