Pilot-34
Well-Known Member
Noticed in the discussion about super tankers at the C5 galaxy as a maximum weight of 840 ,000 pounds With an empty weight of 380, 000 that leaves 460, 000 pounds of load weight but only 280,000 Of internal cargo weight so obviously at least 180, 000 weight must be accommodated in the wings as fuel I presume.
I’ve noticed before aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of X or a maximum landing weight of X
Is it common to require a certain amount of the maximum weight be accommodated in the wings?
What are the considerations involved in determining that weight?
Reason I ask is I am very interested in planes that can make trips far out into the bush and then return.
In other words, can I add weight to what would otherwise be the maximum by stipulating that it must only be carried in the wings?
It seems like most of the small planes I’ve seen give up a large percentage of the weight they can carry to fuel.
What a huge advantage it would be to carry 1000 pounds of people and camping equipment out say 700 miles and then still have plenty of fuel to return.
I’ve noticed before aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of X or a maximum landing weight of X
Is it common to require a certain amount of the maximum weight be accommodated in the wings?
What are the considerations involved in determining that weight?
Reason I ask is I am very interested in planes that can make trips far out into the bush and then return.
In other words, can I add weight to what would otherwise be the maximum by stipulating that it must only be carried in the wings?
It seems like most of the small planes I’ve seen give up a large percentage of the weight they can carry to fuel.
What a huge advantage it would be to carry 1000 pounds of people and camping equipment out say 700 miles and then still have plenty of fuel to return.
