Downwind66 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Look close, this is a fictional Airbus A370! The developer not only found a way to eliminate 2 engines (savings in fuel) but also found a way to keep the 2 levels of passenger seating which kept the revenue coming in, the same as the A380! I know, it is fictional, but I thought it was different and thought I would give it a try! Does appear to fly great and all seems to work! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avallillo Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 It looks like, apart from the missing two engines, it is the same size as the 380. The reason that the 380, or the 747, or any 4 engine airplane ever in history, has had 4 engines is that it takes, or took, all 4 of them to get the thing airborne with the proper performance. Not since the 1940's has there ever been any other reason for more engines. The 380 needed 4 of the world's biggest engines to do the trick. In order to get it down to two it would need to weigh about as much as a 777-300. Unlikely that a double deck airplane could meet that requirement. Also, the world does not need the capacity and won't for a long time, likely not ever.... Still, a nice concept and nicely executed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Still, a nice concept and nicely executed! And that, my friend, is why it will remain "fictional!" My original thoughts went along the same line as yours, just thought this might bring out some thoughts for discussion! Have a super evening and thanks for commenting! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Good idea the A370. Those two engines do look very large. :pilot: Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Yes, Larry, the pic does make them look large, I don't think large enough to compensate the loss of the other 2 engines!:rolleyes: It does fly well, oh well just another bird to look after! Thanks Larry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macroburst Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 What kind of range does that 370 get? Looks like you could make a heck of a 370 super guppy! For transporting, say, glaciers!:pilot: That's huge! Thanks Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Blair, seeing that this is a fictional aircraft, there can't be spec's on something that doesn't exist??:rolleyes: When I first started downloading and working with the A380's, I definitely had the guppy attitude towards them, but, i guess the look just got the best of me, and I don't seem to mind it any more! As long as they fly well, I can't see what's on the outside until I am back down on earth! They're okay, my favorite Airbus are the A300 and the 318-321's! Thanks Blair! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Nice toy! And well done as well.;) Michael Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Thanks Michael! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDSTRAKA Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 I bet those are some powerful engines! Cool one Rick :pilot: Senior Rookie Bragware: FSX Gold - Acceleration | HP Omen Obelisk Desktop | Intel Core i7 3.2 Ghz |16GB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | 1TB HD | 256 GB SSD (Gaming Computer) REX Worldwide Airports HD AS16 + ASCA ORBX Global BASE ORBX Freeware Airports ORBX HD Trees [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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