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JumboJet · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:15 am Post subject: 777 Wing Load Test

Can you imagine 154 % of designed limit.

http://lechonator.wordpress.com/2007/01/06/777-wing-test/

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selecta · Member Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 813 Location: ORD

The whole PBS documentary is worth watching, it follows the program pretty much all the way through.
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ssbmat · Member Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 1710

Interestingly, while 154% may sound like the B777 is very strong etc..even the A340 ( its much maligned competitor) passed 150%.

The A330 however, failed 150% and was certified by analysis (possibly extrapolating the desired result)
Also, recently A380 failed at 147% and was certified by analysis.

I believe the B-2 bomber (Batwing) was 161% Shocked

There is a whole website (AskLim) dedicated to the promotion of B777 vs A330/340-one of the points mentioned is that B777 wings are sturdier and shake less than A340..and hence the plane feels better and more re-assured during a turbulent ride.
But I think in heavy turbulence, it doesnt make a difference anyhow.

HAWK21M · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 11:03 pm Post subject:

Fantastic Video.
Thanks for sharing.
regds
MEL
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