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Postby expat » Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:30 pm

So after the razzmatazz of the first 787 delivery, it would appear that it is so over weight that it is flying around with only a half load, not to mention the excessive fuel usage. This resulting in a range shortfall of 10-15%, putting the 787's range at 12,800km (6,900nm), well below the advertised ranges of 14,200-15,200km.

[url=http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2011/10/05/dreamliner-needs-jenny-craig-first-plane-reported-to-be-21500-lbs-overweight/]11 tons over weight
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Re: Chewing the fat

Postby chornedsnorkack » Mon Oct 10, 2011 12:55 pm

ANA is carrying 264 passengers.

How does the weight of 787-8 compare against A330-200?
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Re: Chewing the fat

Postby expat » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:53 pm

ANA is carrying 264 passengers.

How does the weight of 787-8 compare against A330-200?



264 is the planned domestic seating number. A the moment it is flying with 156 (two seats below the planned long haul seating plan)

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One is 11 tons over weight and using too much fuel and one is not ;D

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