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Old 24th Jun 2011, 14:45
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Slasher
 
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A 747 with a burn-off of only 1,480 kgs.

I'd say that was your typical burn at 390T getting to RNW 25R at LAX
after a gatehold, which is pretty efficient in my book as it usually took
2000+ kg without it.

You won't be able to go far on 4 odd tonnes of fuel though.
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