Boeing versus Airbus (not again)
Rotornut,
Comment,
"Airbus and Boeing trade swipes over big-plane versus small-plane strategies."
Does Airbus really believe they can continue to build aircraft of mamoth dimensions! Is there no limit?
Structures of such mammoth size are subject to the laws of physics. A mass of these dimensions will not accelerate easily with abrupt wind shear forces. When unable to accelerate and dissipate the applied forces thru motion, the aircraft absorbs the kinetic energy in the structure. e.g. The TWA 800 accident. The structure was hit broadside (80 degrees) by aircraft wake turbulence. A 13.5' section of the keel beam was torn out of the structure, PRIOR to the explosion.
Once again the NTSB, by covering up the real cause of the TWA 800 accident, has eliminated evidence that could have been used to prevent further accidents. e.g. AA 587, extended aircraft separation standards behind a B-747 "Heavy"! And now the
A-380, what problems can be forseen?
Fraternally