Before you all start, this is a serious press release and not some photoshop design!
Boeing is going to build a new transporter plane similar to the Beluga to haul parts of the 7E7 around the world. The new plane will be based on the 747F. Boeing has nicknamed it the Super Super Guppy.
At least three 747s will be converted this way!
Press release:
http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2003/q4/nr_031013g.html
By: Bmused55 - 14th October 2003 at 07:50
Matt, because of this Boeing won’t need thier own Ship! 😛
Thats the whole point. And it looks like that converted 747 is gonna be wide enough for larger fuselages sections too.
So who knows what it will carry, other than the 7E7.
If you ask me, having to build a special ship is just a waste of money.
By: Whiskey Delta - 14th October 2003 at 07:33
Originally posted by A330Crazy
I dont like it one bit. First Boeing cant come up with anything, so thay have to more or less copy! :rolleyes:
Hmmm…I wonder where Airbus got their idea from?????
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/425929/M/
Boeing, the originator of the super transport.
By: A330Crazy - 14th October 2003 at 04:35
I dont like it one bit. First Boeing cant come up with anything, so thay have to more or less copy! :rolleyes:
With regards to the Tanker deal… I have one word… YIPEE!:D
By: ACA345 - 14th October 2003 at 02:59
I must admit that the aircraft is not as elegant as a 744 or a 346, but if it does its job, i say go for it. The beluga and Boeing’s new 744 conversion are different aircraft, but i would still love to see them in person:eek::D
By: pierrepjc - 14th October 2003 at 01:51
Hey, thats a good idea. If you can’t beat them– Copy them.
Airbus have 5 Belgua’s by the way for transport of Airbus components between the member company’s.
Oh also I see reports in the weeekend press claim that the tanker deal (RAF) looks to be moving well towards AIRBUS.
Paul
By: steve rowell - 14th October 2003 at 01:37
Big, ugly, F***er
By: dartie - 14th October 2003 at 00:22
YEs ur right the tail does seem different, so where abouts are the 7E7 parts being transported from???
By: tenthije - 13th October 2003 at 22:26
It appears to have its tail enlarged. Maybe that is enough?
I don’t think it looks good, I would prefer the Beluga.
By: Shorty01 - 13th October 2003 at 22:13
Monster !!! Any idea on the gross weight ?
HHmmm.. I’m surprised it doesn’t have additional vertical stabilisers on/near the ends of the horizontal stabilisers. Though they have a ventral extention on the second pic I suppose.
By: kurmitz28 - 13th October 2003 at 21:31
The Super Super Guppy?
I bet a yank got paid loads to come up with that nickname!
By: T5 - 13th October 2003 at 20:47
Looks great, far better than the A380 in my opinion. Although we’re not going to see this for several years yet.
By: KabirT - 13th October 2003 at 16:33
nice…will save them some $$$.
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