The reduced fuel consumption is more of a side-effect from the reduced drag. They were introduced mainly to prevent tip-stall, a direct consequence of which can be either a spiral dive or a full on spin.
They are so planes can fit into slightly smaller parking spaces
Very good, but how can you tell the difference between a 743 and a 742?They used to be how you told a 747-400 from earlier jumbos; I think they were the first aircraft to be fitted? Sad anorak alert
Very good, but how can you tell the difference between a 743 and a 742?
Well done sir and anorak like myself, did you enjoy the first flight of the 787?743 was the first to have the extended top deck? I think Singapore Airlines introduced it. Big Top/Megatop?
... since by dispelling the vortices at the wing tips more of the wing produces lift making it more efficient. Hence a bigger plane needs smaller wings.
Well done sir and anorak like myself, did you enjoy the first flight of the 787?
Not yet, which class/cabin did you fly in? Hoping to try AF's 380 CDG-JFK next year one way and on the way back JFK-LCY on BA's baby bus.Bit delayed, wasn't it? Have you had the privilege of flying on the 380 yet? I have, only trouble was I couldn't take the Singapore Airlines hostie who served me home
Very good, but how can you tell the difference between a 743 and a 742?
Is it that the 741's only had six windows in the buble (3 each side) the742's had 10 windows?also the seat config was different. also do you know the difference between the 747-100 & 200's?
Is it that the 741's only had six windows in the buble (3 each side) the742's had 10 windows?
Did VA use to have a lounge in the buble like Pan?correct answer, Virgin used to own the 10th off the boeing production line G-VMIA
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Virgin-Atlantic-Airways/Boeing-747-123/1416151/&sid=27aff75a61a801139e5b8b65a4295541
now scrapped
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Virgin-Atlantic-Airways/Boeing-747-123/0072149/&sid=27aff75a61a801139e5b8b65a4295541
i have the ownership plate @ home as i worked for them at the time