New jumbo jet performs ultimate aborted takeoff

In an experiment by Boeing, the captain of a new 747-8 slams on the brakes at maximum thrust, despite carrying 1 million pounds of weight and dealing with 100 percent worn-out brakes.

08 May, 2011


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