View Full Version : Virgin Atlantic 747-400s, how long?
Speedbird744
2nd Jun 2002, 23:46
Are there any plans at all of Virgin Atlantic ordering more 747-400's now that they are going for the Airbus 380?
How long will the -400's last for until they are scraped?
Budgie69
3rd Jun 2002, 18:28
They unlikely to be scraped if the wings are kept fairly level on landing!
Not stricktly true Budgie. It is still possible to scrape the tail, even with the wings level.
Captain Stable
3rd Jun 2002, 21:38
Just leave them close to a baggage truck, a catering van, a bowser - they'll get scraped sooner or later :(
MR WIBBLE
3rd Jun 2002, 23:41
Hello Boys and Girls,
Speedbird744,
The litteral answer to your question - "Virgin Atlantic 747-400s, how long?" is, 231 ft 10 ins (70.7 metres) Other bits of info can be found at, http://www.boeing.com/commercial/747family/pf/pf_facts.html
As for the answer to your actual question, I'm guessing there is quite a bit of life in them yet. not heard of any rumours of them being scrapped or even of any more being brought.