Check out Boeings tests of the 747-8 emergency abort takeoff flight testing via Wired.com:
Here are some impressive stats:
Here are some impressive stats:
- They tested the 747-8 with a take off mass of 443,181 kg.
- The 747 had a speed of 200 mph (320 kph) before using just the brakes to stop.
- The brakes were 100% worn to simulate worst case scenario.
- The plane took about 200 meters to stop.
- The brakes heated up to about 1400 degrees C.
