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What material is used in the construction of the B787-9 Dreamliner?
What material is used in the construction of the B787-9 Dreamliner?
- Aluminum alloy
- Steel alloy
- Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (correct)
- Titanium alloy
What is a distinct feature of the B787-9's wing design?
What is a distinct feature of the B787-9's wing design?
- Swept wings
- Angled wingtips
- Raked wingtips (correct)
- Delta wings
How many seats can the B787-9 typically accommodate in a 3-class seating arrangement?
How many seats can the B787-9 typically accommodate in a 3-class seating arrangement?
- 290-330 (correct)
- 350-400
- 200-250
- 250-300
What benefit does the B787-9's wide-body design provide?
What benefit does the B787-9's wide-body design provide?
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What is the approximate cargo capacity of the B787-9?
What is the approximate cargo capacity of the B787-9?
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B787-9
Dreamliner
- The B787-9 is a variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family
- The Dreamliner is a wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner
- Features:
- Composite materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) for reduced weight and increased fuel efficiency
- Raked wingtips and curved wings for improved aerodynamics
- Large windows and improved cabin pressure for increased passenger comfort
- Advanced avionics and automation systems
Wide-body
- The B787-9 is a wide-body aircraft, characterized by:
- A larger fuselage diameter (5.97 meters) compared to narrow-body aircraft
- A higher passenger capacity (290-330 seats in a typical 3-class seating arrangement)
- A larger cargo capacity (up to 15,753 kg)
- Improved range and fuel efficiency due to its advanced design and materials
B787-9 Dreamliner
- A variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family
- Wide-body, twin-engine jet airliner
Key Features
- Made of composite materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) for:
- Reduced weight
- Increased fuel efficiency
- Raked wingtips and curved wings for:
- Improved aerodynamics
- Large windows for:
- Increased passenger comfort
- Improved cabin pressure for:
- Increased passenger comfort
- Advanced avionics and automation systems for:
- Enhanced operational efficiency
Wide-body Characteristics
- Larger fuselage diameter (5.97 meters)
- Higher passenger capacity (290-330 seats in a typical 3-class seating arrangement)
- Larger cargo capacity (up to 15,753 kg)
- Improved range and fuel efficiency due to advanced design and materials
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