Originally Posted by
boeinginthewest
M0.86????? OMG as if... who pays your fuel bills!!!
Cruise in the 787 is typically between .845 to .86 depending upon weight/altitude and cost index. The avg fuel burn is about 2.3-2.4/eng/hr at moderate weights. Lighter weight (160 tonnes) at .855, at FL400, it is about 2.0.