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flyingfences
on Jan 16, 2023
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Friday night’s near-disaster at JFK airport
A 737-900, fully loaded and fueled for a transatlantic flight, weighs 70 - 80 tons and takes off at 150 - 180 mph. That's a lot of energy to dissipate in a hurry.
hnarn
on Jan 16, 2023
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Fun fact, during a high speed rejected takeoff certification the brakes routinely catch fire.
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