philidor
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Post by philidor on Mar 2, 2013 0:00:20 GMT 1
Interesting quote from Chris Young, the Rolls-Royce program manager: "The engines are ready and capable to go to their limits from day one, should Airbus choose to do so," says Young. "The program - which we're fully supporting with our initial flight-compliant engines - has a very clear aim to make sure that first flight is prior to the Paris air show."] The A350 should be a major draw at the airshow! |
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Baroque
in service - 2 years
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Post by Baroque on Mar 2, 2013 0:21:47 GMT 1
I'm not expecting it to do acrobatic flying just yet, though. Maybe the Whalejet will cover that. ;D
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Baroque
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Post by Baroque on Mar 2, 2013 1:03:07 GMT 1
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Baroque
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Post by Baroque on Mar 2, 2013 1:12:10 GMT 1
I'm still intrigued by the long legs on this thing is (pic #3). ;D
And it appears that the wing has a small chunk missing from the trailing edge just before where the wingtip starts to curve upwards?
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XWB
in service - 11 years
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Post by XWB on Mar 2, 2013 11:26:21 GMT 1
Cool pictures, nice find! I'm not expecting it to do acrobatic flying just yet, though. Maybe the Whalejet will cover that. ;D This year should be a great show with the A380, A350 and A400M flying. |
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n830mh
Final Assembly Line stage 1
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Post by n830mh on Mar 3, 2013 5:09:13 GMT 1
When they going to be installed the engine?
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petera380
Final Assembly Line stage 2
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Post by petera380 on Mar 3, 2013 13:34:56 GMT 1
When they going to be installed the engine? When the ground tests are done and it's been painted. |
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XWB
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Post by XWB on Mar 3, 2013 17:01:41 GMT 1
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Post by kevo350 on Mar 3, 2013 21:47:59 GMT 1
Is it me or does the nose look similar to a bac111 from yesteryear.
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harty236
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Post by harty236 on Mar 4, 2013 2:14:54 GMT 1
Is it me or does the nose look similar to a bac111 from yesteryear. Not so sure, I'd say the A350s nose has a much smoother profile.  Apologies for previously huge image  |
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