tornadoken wrote...
Prime reason for greater sales of civil DC-10, over L.1011, was structure
weight. L10 Hull had belly bilge, 2 skins. Good when you are sitting there under
max. pressurisation, not so hot as dead weight. Gunk from galleys/lavs slurched
around and caused corrosion.
Where does he/she find this rubbish? Yes, it had a bonded double skin which negated the need for stringers and frames (which actually saved weight). No, "gunk from galley/lavs" did not "slurch" around in a belly bilge... utter rubbish! The reason why the DC10 was a much greater success was its ability to carry more fuel; therefore built for long range from the outset.
TCF