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Old 8th January 2006 | 12:18
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bigbeerbelly
 
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Re: 747 vs DC-10 Limitations

Originally Posted by Rwy in Sight
Thanks again for your assistance.
So is it correct to say that the 747 is "better" because it carries more volume thus it balances out the high volume low weight situation?
Rwy in Sight
It depends how much cargo and how far you want to go. The heavier the cargo, the less fuel you can carry ie decreased range. A 747 can carry more cargo a longer distance. That's one reason the MD11 is so popular for freight.

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