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To: LindyBill who wrote (127395)7/25/2005 5:23:51 AM
From: Sig  Read Replies (1) of 793801
 
B-52 The perfect machine, 50+ years and still flying

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Subsonic For max range, efficiency, and controllability
Swept and tapered wings, for reduced drag at speed
Aluminum construction, the optimum and low cost material.
50000 plus service ceiling, to avoid ground based missiles
Underwing low slung engines for efficiency and safety
Eight jet engines for reliability
Huge fuel capacity
Self sealing internal wing tanks
Fuselage mounted landing gear

They designed this one so right that 50 years later our passenger jets incorporate the same features. The prime difference being bypass engines in liew of 8 straight jets.

And they are selling like hotcakes.....

GOL LINHAS RAISES BOEING 737-800 ORDER TO 101 FROM 63
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