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0 pointsflyingfences3y ago0 comments

A 737-900, fully loaded and fueled for a transatlantic flight, weighs 70 - 80 tons and takes off at 150 - 180 mph. That's a lot of energy to dissipate in a hurry.

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hnarn3y ago

Fun fact, during a high speed rejected takeoff certification the brakes routinely catch fire.

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0 pointsflyingfences3y ago0 comments

A 737-900, fully loaded and fueled for a transatlantic flight, weighs 70 - 80 tons and takes off at 150 - 180 mph. That's a lot of energy to dissipate in a hurry.

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hnarn3y ago

Fun fact, during a high speed rejected takeoff certification the brakes routinely catch fire.

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