samthegeek
SamTheGeek
samthegeek

The amount of energy required to perform a plane-change in LEO is incredibly high. It's actually 'cheaper' (in terms of ∆V) to go to the moon than to perform that change in orbit (probably, I haven't run the numbers but it would probably be close). The ISS will likely, even with the Russians taking their toys and

This actually looks badass.

He works at the IRS, but was apparently heading to the Treasury building, which has parking within the protective cordon surrounding the White House

I'd be shocked if they didn't build more than 5 of the new A330 version - if only for internal use. They'll probably pull an Antonov with them.

I'm pretty sure that both the Beluga and 747-LCF have undergone certification testing. Without certification, neither could be used for commercial purposes - both are used to transport aircraft subassemblies, while Airbus often leases out the Belugas to carry oversized cargo (most famously, Liberty Leading the People).

Fun fact: the second prototype is registered D-ICKS, in honor of its spiritual predecessor Do-X.

It's a five-off (they're distinguished by the numbers on the outer tails, this one is #3). Airbus is considering a new production run based on the A330 (the Beluga is based on the outdated A330). Rumor has it that they're considering making more than just the ones Airbus needs internally, to compete on the outsize

That's exactly what I thought as soon as I saw this. Looks like it accommodates at least two. Even at $20k, that's roughly what two first class seats cost already.

I think that as European carriers transition away from hub-and-spoke models (like American low-cost carriers are doing), the 'alternative' transatlantic routes will become equally important - connections through airports like LHR, CDG, et. al. will decrease.

And for that reason, as well as the 787's entry into service, the freighter conversions for the 757 are accelerating. I think the day is coming (and fairly soon, too) where the 757 exits scheduled passenger service. It'll probably gain the ignominious designation of one of the fastest exists from mainline passenger

it's just as likely that it looks like this one - windows covered over, and reprinted into a global freight carrier's colors.

I mean, even Glickenhaus' P4/5C isn't considered a real, coach built Ferrari. The one-off Ferrari listing in this particular post seems to exclude those built without factory support. Personally, I'm no purist, and think that the Drogo is emblematic of the racing spirit that is so great about Ferrari. It simply

Technically, it didn't have a VIN at all, predating that particular skin. Ferrari removed the particular 250 SWB from its registry - meaning that while it uses Ferrari parts, it is not a Ferrari.

Apologies, yes. Your timeline is more correct. Still, the Breadvan is not a Ferrari.

The Drogo isn't properly a coach built Ferrari like the rest of these. It was explicitly built *without* factory support! because Ferrari wouldn't sell Bizarrini the 250 GTO that Scuderia was racing at the time. Yes, it runs a Ferrari engine. But it doesn't have the Ferrari VIN or stamp of approval, anymore.

There needs to be a one-make racing series with these, not the F1-alikes that they're planning to use next year.

Cool! I definitely like Row44 (and SWA) - especially how they're not building in ways for Law Enforcement to spy on passengers.

Do you work for Row 44 or one of their clients?

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Looks like the last word here is "Performance" not "Design" (the top-down pic of #14 is PERF(O/C)