787-9 Range LHR-PER
The new proposed QF route from LHR to PER is planned to be operated by a 787-9.
According to the figures I have seen the aircraft has a maximum range of 14,100km (presumably less if legal reserves are deducted?)
Yet the GC distance on the route is 14,500km, possibly more like 15,000km in reality.
How will the aircraft be able to make the route? Is there additional fuel tank capacity if payload was restricted for example?
Apologies if this has been asked before.
Last edited by Doors to Automatic; 14th Sep 2017 at 16:45.