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The '''[[Boeing]] NLA''', or New Large Aircraft, was a 1990s concept for an all-new airliner in the 500+ seat market. Somewhat larger than the [[Boeing_747|747]], this aircraft was similar in concept to the [[Airbus A3XX]] and [[McDonnell Douglas MD-12]]. Boeing chose not to pursue development of this concept, focusing rather on plans to update the 747.
The '''[[Boeing]] NLA''', or New Large Aircraft, was a 1990s concept for an all-new airliner in the 500+ seat market. Somewhat larger than the [[Boeing_747|747]], this aircraft was similar in concept to the [[Airbus A380]] and [[McDonnell Douglas MD-12]]. Boeing chose not to pursue development of this concept, focusing rather on plans to update the 747.


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Revision as of 01:24, 29 January 2005


The Boeing NLA, or New Large Aircraft, was a 1990s concept for an all-new airliner in the 500+ seat market. Somewhat larger than the 747, this aircraft was similar in concept to the Airbus A380 and McDonnell Douglas MD-12. Boeing chose not to pursue development of this concept, focusing rather on plans to update the 747.

Specifications (NLA, as designed)

General Characteristics

  • Crew:
  • Capacity: 606 passengers
  • Length: 277 ft 9 in (84.7 m)
  • Wingspan: 255 ft 0 in (77.7 m)
  • Height: ft in ( m)
  • Wing area: ft² ( m²)
  • Empty: lb ( kg)
  • Loaded: lb ( kg)
  • Maximum takeoff: 1,214,800 lb (552,182 kg)
  • Powerplant: 4x turbofan engines of approximately 70,000 lb (310 kN) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: mph ( km/h)
  • Range: 9,086 miles (14,538 km)
  • Service ceiling: ft ( m)
  • Rate of climb: ft/min ( m/min)
  • Wing loading: lb/ft² ( kg/m²)
  • Power/Mass: hp/lb ( kW/kg)

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Comparable aircraft: Airbus A3XX - McDonnell Douglas MD-12

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