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Old 8th May 2007, 15:21
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chornedsnorkack
 
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You could fly non stop around the world in a A345 or 346 with your payload.
You could not. The ranges are still under 20 000 km.

Does the wingspan category matter?

757-200 is popular for VIP conversions, with long range - including VC-32. 767-200ER with extra fuel tanks is a logical choice for a small widebody. And for a long-range small widebody only recently out of production, do not forget A310, either.

747SP, 777, A330 and A340 are in the 60 m wingspan category. Which may matter.

And with the range of A310 or B767-200ER, you may not need 7 pilots as the Worldliner record flight carried... 3 or 4 pilots means 1 or 2 in crew rest at any time.
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