Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner sets speed and distance world records
Article excerpt from The Australian
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner sets speed and distance world records
BOEING’S 787 Dreamliner is breaking a slew of records – even those that didn’t exist before.
The Dreamliner clocked-in world record distance and speed times for the airplane’s weight class (200,000kg – 250,000kg) – even though the speed “record” was one they created themselves.
The Boeing 787 overtook the Airbus A330 for the furthest an airliner of its class could travel without stopping for re-fuelling, clocking in at 19,835km on a flight from Seattle to Dhaka, Bangladesh.
It also established a new around-the-world speed record for its weight class flying eastbound. 42 hours and 27 minutes is the time to beat for future airliners seeking to top the new category.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC / VGHS) – 12324 miles / 19835 kilometers (what an incredible achievement).
Further reading:
http://www.seattlepi.com/business/boeing/article/Boeing-787-sets-two-world-records-2389842.php
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