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To: Reeses
The 777 is a plastic/carbon fiber airplane with a little aluminum. It is not magnetic nor good at reflecting much energy back at a radar/sonar source. Resting in chunks on an ocean floor it's practically invisible.

You are thinking of the 787.

This 777 is a big flying chunk of aluminum and most of it will sink PDQ.

30 posted on 03/20/2014 4:03:41 AM PDT by corkoman
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To: corkoman

In addition, the fourth-generation 777X composite wing has a longer span than today’s 777. Its folding, raked wingtip and optimized span deliver greater efficiency, significant fuel savings and complete airport gate compatibility.

http://www.boeing.com/boeing/commercial/777X/


35 posted on 03/20/2014 4:51:57 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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