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New Plane

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 8:47 am
by JBaze
Thay have been running this through the tests here. Big SOB picture doesn't do it justice


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Posted: March 20th, 2010, 10:07 am
by sugarshane
that's the new Boeing 747-8. It's a freighter version. Here is the concept interior to the intercontinental passenger version. Image

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 10:14 am
by sugarshane
And here is another modified 747 freighter called the Dream lifter. It's a 400 that has been altered to carry 787 parts. It fly's in and out of Everett so you may have seen this one also at one time. It reminds me of a Baluga whale.

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Posted: March 20th, 2010, 11:10 am
by JBaze
I have seen that one too. Big ass plane. This one just started flying by also:


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I have heard rumor that when they do the revamping on Fairchild, they are going to divert the aircraft to Moses. That will be bitchin'. They bring the EA-6B's through all the time for touch and goes pretty cool. When it gets dark they bring in some fast and loud planes but you cant see them. Prolly FA-18's

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 12:49 pm
by Exnav
Very distinct whistle/whine to the A6's. Neat old plane.

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 12:52 pm
by JBaze
I think they are. Took a good old reliable plane and put it to use today. You can hear em coming 2 or 3 miles away!

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 2:13 pm
by CR500R7
You must live in a really cool place to see those things flying in and out.

Posted: March 20th, 2010, 4:24 pm
by Mik329
I hear they have orders for 7 of those 747's going to private party type's. Phuckin Arabs...I've been to Dubai enough to see that shiot over there. I know a dude that flew a 747 for some guy there that had a hot top mounted on a platform so it does not spill, has a stipper pole in it as well. I think I could that big pig for ahwile just for the entertainment factor....

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 4:00 pm
by AlisoBob
Allot of aluminum to fly in this photo...... AN-225
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Posted: March 21st, 2010, 4:30 pm
by JBaze
Looks like a fat B-52!

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 8:45 pm
by CR500R7
:shock: WOW! that thing looks BIG.

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:02 pm
by 100hp honda
CR500R7 wrote::shock: WOW! that thing looks BIG.
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:shock: :homo: :lol: :lol:

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:13 pm
by CR500R7
:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

THATS JUST DISGUSTING!! :barf: :barf: :barf:

Posted: March 21st, 2010, 9:52 pm
by AlisoBob
100hp honda wrote:
CR500R7 wrote::shock: WOW! that thing looks BIG.
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:shock: :homo: :lol: :lol:
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Posted: March 26th, 2010, 2:34 pm
by JBaze
Heres a couple more, C-17 and I think a refueling plane? I'm not an airplane expert LOL


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Posted: March 26th, 2010, 3:48 pm
by AlisoBob
KC-135

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 4:53 pm
by JBaze
Refueler right?

Posted: March 26th, 2010, 9:42 pm
by teamdns
I have over 1000 hours in this little guy............

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Posted: March 26th, 2010, 9:44 pm
by JBaze
I'd love to learn to fly but it is big $.

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 8:37 am
by AlisoBob
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Brit said its pretty cheap.

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 8:40 am
by CR500R7
:lol: :lol:

Brit is CHEAP though.

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 8:43 am
by JBaze
Hell I could hardley fit in the damn planes. I flew to Scagway AK on a puddle jumper, the pilot was cracking up the whole time cause my knees were in my chest :shock:

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 2:33 pm
by sugarshane
JBaze wrote:Refueler right?
Correct. Military Aircraft are identified by MDS (Mission Design Series)

Example: KC-135A Stratotanker

K=tanker missions
C=transport missions
135=design number
A=Series of the design


so it is both a refueler and cargo transport and can do so at the same time. It carries 200,000 lbs of transferable fuel and 83,000 lbs of cargo. I tried posting a pic of an aerial refuel of my f-16 from the boom operators seat (they actually lay down) over key west but it can't get it to upload. It's pretty cool to watch and unbelievable how fast it is. depending on the configuration, block and model our 16's would take on about 5000 lbs (about 750 gallons) up to 12,000 lbs (about 1750 gallons) in a matter a couple minutes.

Posted: March 27th, 2010, 5:02 pm
by JBaze
Thats awesome Shane! Like I said, not an aircraft pro, just like to see the planes, especially the military stuff! I like learning stuff like that as well. Those F-16's are badass little dudes. Sounds like you serve or have served? Thanks for your service

Posted: March 28th, 2010, 11:53 pm
by sugarshane
JBaze wrote:Thats awesome Shane! Like I said, not an aircraft pro, just like to see the planes, especially the military stuff! I like learning stuff like that as well. Those F-16's are badass little dudes. Sounds like you serve or have served? Thanks for your service
Yes sir, I did, Active Duty Air Force Staff Sergeant for 6 years then to Flight School. I have been a gear-head and loved aviation ever since I was a little child so I called the recruiter when I was 16, enlisted when I was 17 and left for basic training 9 days after I graduated high school. I even had my 18th birthday in basic training. If you ever have any questions about aviation I will do my best to answer what I can. I was an F-16 Crew Chief so my job was to learn that aircraft inside and out. Thank you for your respect towards vets!