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Old 7th Sep 2013, 23:27
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tubby linton
 
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Max landing weight is 140000kg, but I am guessing that they were probably around 135000kg if they were flying Vref +5kt. At these weights they appear to have exceeded the runway weight bearing capability but there may have been an exemption whilst the main runway was being dug up.
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