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What is a 747-8? Carbon-fiber 747?


12 posted on 02/08/2010 1:45:14 PM PST by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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What is a 747-8? Carbon-fiber 747?

Slightly stretched, next-gen engines.. I think a little more composites, but not anywhere to the extent of the 787.
15 posted on 02/08/2010 1:49:48 PM PST by Daus
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A 747 with 787 technology. Completely new wing. A lot of carbon fiber. Interior that is mind blowing. New more efficient engines. 17feet longer than 747-400.....


16 posted on 02/08/2010 1:50:34 PM PST by clippedwing
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