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Forum: Tech Log

18th Aug 2008, 12:24

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A380 vs. B777-300ER

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Posted By engineer07

Payload Comparision

One thing to take into account when comparing the Max payloads of the B777 and the A380 is that the A380 has a small cargo hold compared with it's cabin space. On long routes the cargo hold will be...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Aug 2008, 10:36

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A380 vs. B777-300ER

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Posted By engineer07

Payload

Technically you are right that seats, showers, etc are not usually considered as payload. But as you say Payload is what 'Pays'. The reason why pax choose to fly on the A380 (and belive me they do...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Aug 2008, 09:18

Replies: 22

A380 vs. B777-300ER

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Posted By engineer07

Payload

Pool,You are absolutely right - it's about PAYLOAD. An a/c manufacturer builds the airframe and the airline decides what to carry in it. Everything they decide to carry in it is PAYLOAD - be it...

Forum: Tech Log

15th Aug 2008, 10:33

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A380 vs. B777-300ER

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Posted By engineer07

Sorry, but it's you that is comparing apples and...

Sorry, but it's you that is comparing apples and pears !!

The EK B777-300's do have 42 'business' class seats - but they are 7 abreast 'business class'. In the REAL SQ business class they are 4...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Aug 2008, 08:33

Replies: 22

A380 vs. B777-300ER

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Posted By engineer07

Take a look at the SQ 777-300ER's - which are...

Take a look at the SQ 777-300ER's - which are configured like the A380 - with the same business class seats (42 vs 60 on the A380) and are operated on similar long haul routes (SIN - FRA & CDG).
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Forum: Tech Log

12th Aug 2008, 17:41

Replies: 22

A380 vs. B777-300ER

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Posted By engineer07

Sorry, but MEW is quoted by Airbus as 276t...

Sorry, but MEW is quoted by Airbus as 276t (typical empty weight) - that gives a Max payload of 90t. Of course in service the real OEW depends heavily on the airline and the weight they choose to...

Forum: Tech Log

12th Aug 2008, 07:59

Replies: 22

A380 vs. B777-300ER

Views: 9,123

Posted By engineer07

you asked for it so I will correct you ! ...

you asked for it so I will correct you !

the max payload of the A380 is NOT 66t

the comparison is a false one as comparing a 777-300 at 360 seats and an A380 at 489 seats is not comparing...

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