Six new 747-400ERFs on the way
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Glass Half Empty and Aussie,
the word is that they all to be towed off to parking bay B1N by about 2011, first a/c to go during 2008 I think. The Yanks have a hard-on for the CF6 powered a/c, as for the RR powered not sure.
There was another rumour that Evergreen had offered Cathay full price for all the classics, although no more has been heard on this.
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N1 Vibes
the word is that they all to be towed off to parking bay B1N by about 2011, first a/c to go during 2008 I think. The Yanks have a hard-on for the CF6 powered a/c, as for the RR powered not sure.
There was another rumour that Evergreen had offered Cathay full price for all the classics, although no more has been heard on this.
Best regards,
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The main reason the RR is not available on the ERF is because they don't manufacture the 524-T anymore. The RR facility that produces the fan cases, the biggest and most expensive part of the engine, and the one that hopefully never has to be replaced at US$2 million, is now making only Trent items. The 524 is dead.
On the subject of thrust ratings all the CX fleet used to have 524H build standard engines (59,450lbs thrust) that were derated to 524G rating (58,000lbs thrust). Yes, with the -T core the build standard take-off ratings increased to 60,000lbs but CX continue to fly using the G rating right?
As you guy's with exotic motors in Hong Kong will appreciate, you have a car capable of 300kmh but you can only do 120kmh behind a PLB/Taxi/Bicycle. Or in the case of CX 744's you are always stuck behind one of your own A340-300's!
On the subject of thrust ratings all the CX fleet used to have 524H build standard engines (59,450lbs thrust) that were derated to 524G rating (58,000lbs thrust). Yes, with the -T core the build standard take-off ratings increased to 60,000lbs but CX continue to fly using the G rating right?
As you guy's with exotic motors in Hong Kong will appreciate, you have a car capable of 300kmh but you can only do 120kmh behind a PLB/Taxi/Bicycle. Or in the case of CX 744's you are always stuck behind one of your own A340-300's!
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N1 Vibes - I think you should maybe ask HACAN why the RR is not on the ERF. If they do not manufacturer the 524 anymore where are they getting the engines for the RB211 powered 747-400s that Cargolux is taking 2007-2008??? :P
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Originally Posted by N1 Vibes
Or in the case of CX 744's you are always stuck behind one of your own A340-300's!
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Originally Posted by 787FOCAL
Hmmmm. The RR, at longest ranges, has the best SFC. Most Brake release power too, but does lapse the fastest. I think it is something else. 
