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Old 4th Jun 2010, 18:34
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XPMorten
 
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The RB211 is significantly lighter than its competitors which translates into additional aircraft capability.
According to the FAA certificates, the RB211-524 is significantly HEAVIER then the PW40XX...

PW40XX 9,420 lbs

RB211 12,731 lbs

Which makes sense from an engineering point of view since a more complex design usually is heavier than a simple one...

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