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- Album Robin Industries
In the late 1970s Robin Industries began development on a long haul aircraft to compete with the likes of the Boeing 747 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10. Initially, the company had planned a quad-jet configuration, but as engine technology improved, and the industry changed, the company settled on a tri-jet. The design was finalised in the early 80s, and was unveiled to the public as the R150 Triton. First flying in 1985, the Triton came a time when twin engine aircraft were becoming much more popular, but were still limited by technology and regulations, and with a lack of modern long haul aircraft in the market, the company saw an opportunity. The Triton, similar to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011, featured a tri-jet configuration, however it's use of a new, modern powerplant, as well as it's lengthened fuselage, meant the aircraft outperformed it's competitors in both range and capacity. The plane entered service in 1986, and saw modest success, almost serving as an example of what the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 could have been if it came at the right time and met expectations. The specifications are as follows:
Length: 64 metres
Wingspan: 58 metres
Capacity: 300 passengers
Range: 12,000km
Engines: 3X Pratt & Whitney PW4000
I'm sorry but...2x PW4000 instead of 3? Also 300 passengers in this longer variant of the L1011? I'm sobbing.
I'm sorry but...2x PW4000 instead of 3? Also 300 passengers in this longer variant of the L1011? I'm sobbing.
Surely you would've realised "X2" was a mistake. Did you think the other side lacks an engine all together?
Surely you would've realised "X2" was a mistake. Did you think the other side lacks an engine all together?
i mean, you have got some pretty outlandish designs so it could be
i mean, you have got some pretty outlandish designs so it could be
that is true tho
I'm sorry but...2x PW4000 instead of 3? Also 300 passengers in this longer variant of the L1011? I'm sobbing.
I should also clarify that 300 is not the maximum capacity. The 300 figure was based on other similar sized aircraft, such as the A330-300. Also the typical L-1011 configuration holds around 250 passengers, so I don't really see your point
I should also clarify that 300 is not the maximum capacity. The 300 figure was based on other similar sized aircraft, such as the A330-300. Also the typical L-1011 configuration holds around 250 passengers, so I don't really see your point
typically when companies announce capacity, they'll announce it in a
xxx (exit limit)
300 (Typical 2 class configuration)
typically when companies announce capacity, they'll announce it in a
xxx (exit limit)
300 (Typical 2 class configuration)
It's funny how seriously everyone on this website takes things. I'm just here to design weird planes, I'm not trying to actually sell this to you guys
the asymmetric thrust issues presented by that engine layout wouldn't be ideal