How long of a runway does a 747 need to take off?
The approx. 10,700 feet Wikipedia figure is for a fully loaded 747 at sea-level. The lighter the plane, the less runway it needs. The 7,500-foot runway at TNCM allows a takeoff at 84% of the maximum takeoff weight.
How much runway does a 747 8 need?
For runway operations, Boeing incorporated into the 747-8 flight test program a plan to collect data to demonstrate that the 747-8 can operate safely on an ADG V runway width of 150 feet (45.7 meters). The ADG VI requirement is 200 feet (61 meters).
What Jet needs the longest runway?
The Boeing 747 is considered to have the longest takeoff distance of the more common aircraft types and has set the standard for runway lengths of larger international airports. At sea level, 3,200 m (10,500 ft) can be considered an adequate length to land virtually any aircraft.
How long a runway does an A380 need?
The Airbus A380 needs 3,000 m (9,800 ft) of runway to take off fully-loaded.
What is the difference between the ATR 72 and ATR 42?
Since the smaller ATR 42 is assembled on the same production line as the ATR 72, along with sharing the majority of subsystems, components, and manufacturing techniques, the two types support each other to remain in production.
Why fly the ATR 42-500?
The ATR 42-500 offers a combination of high overall performance and comfort unmatched in its class, while keeping the competitive economics which are the trademark of ATR aircraft.
What happened to the ATR 42 plane crash?
The aircraft’s wreckage was found by villagers in the Bintang highlands region of Oksibil. Local residents reported that they saw the plane crash into the mountain side. Stormy weather was cited as a possible cause of the crash. All 54 passengers and crew on board the flight died, making this crash the deadliest involving an ATR 42.