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Forum: Tech Log

14th Jan 2015, 18:11

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

A little context Articles : Aircraft...

A little context

Articles : Aircraft Interiors International (http://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/articles.php?ArticleID=969)

Forum: Tech Log

13th Jan 2015, 16:22

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

I updated the file with a few more Boeing...

I updated the file with a few more Boeing aircraft. Cannot find the OEW of the B787-9 or the the A350 anywhere..... They seem to be a closely guarded secret.

IF anyone has them........
...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Jan 2015, 14:04

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

When new aircraft types are under development,...

When new aircraft types are under development, and especially when the first production series are built, there is always ample talk about the manufacturer being able, or not, to meet expected empty...

Forum: Tech Log

11th Jan 2015, 12:31

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

Interesting. I'll try to get more reliable...

Interesting. I'll try to get more reliable numbers and add more aircraft to the list, when I have time...

Forum: Tech Log

9th Jan 2015, 17:32

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

Aircraft Weight spreadsheet

I entered some aircraft weights into a Spreadsheet that I am sharing here. Download it and play around with it.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/105225711/Aircraft%20weight%20data.xlsx

The...

Forum: Tech Log

19th Dec 2014, 22:39

Replies: 51

Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

I agree. I checked SeatGuru and found, for...

I agree. I checked SeatGuru and found, for example, that a three class International 757-200 at American Airlines had 176 seats.....

Forum: Tech Log

18th Dec 2014, 13:34

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

Here is what we have so far

Airbus 320 234 Kg/Seat
Airbus 330-200 346 Kg/Seat
Airbus 330-300 352 Kg/Seat
Airbus 380 510 kg/Seat
B707-320B 452 Kg/seat
B737-300 234 Kg/seat (@140 seats)
B737-700 272 Kg/seat (@ 140 seats)...

Forum: Tech Log

15th Dec 2014, 13:37

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

I was told that when an A380 is full of...

I was told that when an A380 is full of passengers that the hold generally nearly bulks out, leaving little room for freight.

The purpose of this excercise is not to compare widebodies to narrow...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Dec 2014, 15:06

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

Remember, it depends on the number of seats...

Remember, it depends on the number of seats installed. Some Airbus 330-200s have 264 seats. Others have over 400, so the config has a LOT to do. This comparison will only be fair when a high...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Dec 2014, 15:03

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

[URL="http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_galler...

[URL="http://www.airbus.com/fileadmin/media_gallery/files/tech_data/jetFamily/media_object_file_A330_200_specifications.pdf"]

this weight may be true and realistic for certain configurations...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Dec 2014, 14:46

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

I found the Boeing 737-800 42,300Kg @ 189 Pax =...

I found the Boeing 737-800 42,300Kg @ 189 Pax = 223.8Kg/Seat

So far:

Airbus 320 234 Kg/Seat
Airbus 330-200 346 Kg/Seat
Airbus 330-300 352 Kg/Seat
Airbus 380 510kg/Seat
B737-800 224/Seat...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Dec 2014, 02:37

Replies: 51

Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

I left fuel out of this one precisely to see if...

I left fuel out of this one precisely to see if structural weight has decreased proportionally, to see if newer aircraft are lighter per passenger than older ones. It remains to be seen....

I...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Dec 2014, 17:39

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

I thought of that but the manufacturer's empty...

I thought of that but the manufacturer's empty weight as published on web sites is often far from reality and does not necessarily reflect the actual interior configuration. I was after real life...

Forum: Tech Log

13th Dec 2014, 11:55

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Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

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Posted By Gilles Hudicourt

Aircraft empty weight vs number of passenger seats

Aircraft manufacturers keep producing new designs that are much more fuel efficient than older ones, using lighter materials (composites), better aerodynamics (new wings and winglets), more fuel...

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