![]() ![]() The 747-8 is the latest variant of the 747 family of aircraft. The Boeing 747-8’s redesigned wing, with a span of 68.5m, contributes to improved performance, reduced noise, and greater fuel capacity. Four B-36 aircraft are currently on display in museums in the US. More than 380 B-36s were built for the USAF and the aircraft was finally retired from service in 1959. The airplane made its maiden flight in August 1946 and entered into service with the Strategic Air Command in June 1948. The wings with 7.5ft wide root chord were designed with a crawl-way to allow the crew to access the engines. Convair XC-99, a transport variant of the B-36, also incorporates a similar wing design with same dimensions. The Convair B-36 bomber’s wingspan of 70.12m makes it the world’s biggest combat aircraft by wingspan. Masters of the sky: the top 10 aerospace companiesĬonvair B-36J Peacemaker / XC-99 – 70.12m (230ft) It has a maximum take-off weight of 392t and can carry a maximum payload of 120t. The AN-124 is the world’s first aircraft to feature a double-row flange joint for wings. The AN-124-100’s swept-back wings with high aspect ratio are made up of longer single-piece pressed panels. The aircraft primarily transports heavy and oversized cargo such as special-purpose vehicles. The Antonov AN-124-100, a commercial aircraft based on the AN-124 “Ruslan” heavy military transport aircraft, has a wingspan of 73.3m. The aircraft features two full-length decks offering space for up to 853 passengers onboard. The advanced wing layout of the A380actually resulted in a smaller wingspan when compared to similar designed aircraft. The wings are made of advanced aluminium alloys while the primary structure of centre wing box and the wing ribs are constructed using composite materials. The new generation swept wing jet transport design of the Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial aircraft, has a wingspan of 79.75m including integrated winglets. ![]()
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