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The '''[[Boeing]] NLA''', or New Large Airplane 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.
The '''[[Boeing]] NLA''', or New Large Airplane 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 instead on updates to the 747.


==Specifications (NLA, as designed)==
==Specifications (NLA, as designed)==
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===General characteristics===
===General characteristics===
* '''Crew:'''
* '''Capacity:''' 606 passengers
* '''Capacity:''' 606 passengers
* '''Length:'''
* '''Wingspan:''' 255 ft 0 in (77.7 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)
* '''Maximum takeoff:''' 1,214,800 lb (552,182 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 4x turbofan engines of approximately 70,000 lbf (310 kN) each
* '''Powerplant:''' [[high-bypass turbofan engine]]s, approximately 70,000 lbf (310 kN) each


===Performance===
===Performance===
* '''Maximum speed:''' mph ( km/h)
* '''Range:''' 9,086 miles (14,538 km)
* '''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)


==Related content==
==Related content==

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* [[Airbus A380]]
* [[McDonnell Douglas MD-12]]


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'''Comparable aircraft:'''

[[Airbus A380]] -
[[McDonnell Douglas MD-12]]

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[[Category:U.S. airliners 1990-1999]]
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Revision as of 00:33, 30 October 2006

File:Boeing NLA.jpg
Boeing NLA concept.

The Boeing NLA, or New Large Airplane 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 instead on updates to the 747.

Specifications (NLA, as designed)

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General characteristics

  • Capacity: 606 passengers
  • Wingspan: 255 ft 0 in (77.7 m)
  • Maximum takeoff: 1,214,800 lb (552,182 kg)
  • Powerplant:high-bypass turbofan engines, approximately 70,000 lbf (310 kN) each

Performance

  • Range: 9,086 miles (14,538 km)

Related content

Template:Giant aircraft Template:Boeing Airliners Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era