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Old 3rd Jul 2008, 07:59
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Bolty McBolt
 
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Some rough figures

Max reverse thrust on 744 RR is about 80% of takeoff thrust, therefore your reverse thrust fuel consumption
would be approx (round figures only) 80% of takeoff fuel burn

7800 kgs per hr at T.O. x 80% = 6240 kgs per hour = 104 kgs per min

20 secs of full reverse = 35 kgs of fuel for a full power reverse landing

4 engines x 35kgs = 140 kgs

All figures are from engine run memory so please excuse me if the T.O. figures are out

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Bolty
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