New Boeing 747-8 undergoes extreme testing

[jamzskee]

Anyone able to link to a reliable source giving information on the materials the 747-8 is built from? I've been reading about new aluminium alloys etc making it lighter but can't find any reputable sources giving the info...

[Cantu020509]

great video

[Spacefrog76]

Wow. Some of that made me cringe, especially the stall testing!

[WAKEUPshift111]

i would be soo scared to stall that plane

[nurz33]

dont know if i like this one or a380. they both look really nice :)

[DeniskaFromRussia]

anybody tell please what is this hanging on the top of tail?

[Aero159X]

@DeniskaFromRussia The big "fin" on top of the tail? That is the vertical stabilizer. The thing under it when it's doing velocity minimum is like a little pad to prevent damage to airplane. They don't want to ruin a perfectly good airplane just for a test. Normal running aircraft do not have these.

[batmanh20]

But what happens if the plane doesn't recover from a stall :O

[Joseph9536]

@batmanh20 You crash.

[Aero159X]

@batmanh20 You fall to the Earth crash and most likely... die.

[amateurphilosopher]

Nuts - I was hoping they would do a hard landing test.  Back in the 1970's, I saw a film clip of the first 747 being subjected to such a test - it was awesome! The test consisted of doing a standard landing approach, but without the flare just before touchdown - they basically flew it right into the runway. When the wheels hit the runway, the impact made the wings flap up and down, and the engines wobble from side to side to a degree that was amazing!

[MynameisElliott]

I don't understand how anyone could prefer the A380 to the 747-8.

[ryan1111111555555555]

@MynameisElliott I prefer the looks of the A380, it reminds me of a cruise ship, 2 solid decks, its a flying Titanic!

[DeanGrisillo]

What i love about Boeing's is the control stick. I prefer the full Yoke setup as opposed to the Airbus's joystick only on one side of the plane. the Boeing gives you the more, in control, feeling when you fly.

[dngrdave2000]

I noticed no winglets at the end of the wing?

[iloveairfrance]

If you love Aviation, if you really love Aviation, there is no need to compare these two state of art Birds... The Airbus A380 is just amazing & beautiful to watch. The Boeing 747-8 is also a great piece of art in the Sky. I personally enjoy living in such interesting times. Two of the most beautiful Liners ever are currently flying over our head...

Boeing, you made a Wonder from your 1960's Legend. That could not have been more beautiful and efficient. It's just staggering... Thank you.

[ostatnidryjaz81]

I love it <3 wouldn't fly any other brand. Nope no euro flying cow here. Beautiful American legend. The only and the Original Jumbo or super Jumbo jet.

[fawze999]

الغريب ان الطياره هذي اللي مستخدمتها الشركة للتجربة 747 مافيها درايش !!

[captspock1]

I want to fly her

[nahcray]

i dont think i want this plane over me at any time..........1,010,000 lbs!!!

[mario11168]

@nahcray Then be afraid of any airplane flying over you

[zume]

Oh sweet molasses I want to fly in that BBW-style airplane. Big Beautiful Airplane!

[Airshowlover100]

747-8, just beautiful

[barefooboy17]

The Airbus A380 kicks ass

[cowsrock94]

Love the new wing design

[Rwy02]

1:57 777s landing gear lever :D

[Sooksawaspakdee961]

It´s the cargo version. The Intercontinental has a much bigger upper deck.

[bieasy]

I thought the 747-8 had a much longer upper deck.

[MrPixarGuy]

The great thing about the 747 is that, from it's introduction in the 1970s to now, only one crash was associated with the design of the aircraft. All of the other crashs were pilot error.

[impalax327]

A 40 year old design that's been tinkered around the edges. Boeing had the chance to really do something new...but didn't.

[Arygosftw]

@impalax327

why should they do something new? The 747 is like a Porsche 911 - everyone knows the "Queen of the skies" an her design :)

[barthoedemaker]

@impalax327 that's what makes the latest version so great, all the problems have been fixed since the first model was launched in the early 70's.

[gangster3591]

@impalax327 "A 40 year old design that's been tinkered around the edges"?

No it's a 40 year old idea brought to perfection

"Boeing had the chance to really do something new...but didn't"?

Boeing responds to market and technology trends and to the needs of her customers. What did you expect from Boeing, an imperial star cruiser?

[dldonaho]

@impalax327 Why mess with something that is successful in the first place? Coca Cola tried to change it's recipe once - was that successful?

[nasionalisme87]

Nice Video. I Like this

[RevelationGJS]

Awesome!!

[Swimfan070]

Umm.....i donno when im gonna get to fly on a 747. I am looking forward to it since a while. Wonderful craft of the skies!

[SuperChadiX]

wow.. just wow...

[mrchelseafc1905]

i like most of Boeing planes 747 is best 737 the worst i hate 737s i never feel safe on them for some reason

[bluekillz1994]

@mrchelseafc1905 I don't konw, I love the 737NG, it's just a great little aircraft

[Pvjinflight]

@AdverbAdjective It didnt.

[houshidar558]

i like

[Firelife3]

why is there people arguing on every video on youtube? why not just watch and enjoy :)

[hicsuntleones]

what if something goes bad? can the pilot eject during these test?

[j4cko56]

@hicsuntleones no? No more likely to go wrong than usual.

[3dhelikid]

@hicsuntleones no

[epicorange747]

some it seems like the dash 8 version is longer than usual design

[OJpilotboy]

this jet is the best!!!!

[Lucassandro25]

its crazy how the plane drops on the stall test

[KatiushaVN4]

A380 owns

[MrAlexkohl1993]

@KatiushaVN4 iv seen one they are huge

[epicorange747]

@KatiushaVN4 747 better by hundred miles

[radioxxflyer]

i wish this was much much longer, along the lines of a documentary. it is amazing. and what better airplane to watch than a 747, the most fabulous machine of all time

[DEVASTATOR478]

i prefer GALAXY C-5 .

[WizardmasterNZ]

That's better large jet-engine would be less fuel and increase longer-range than old small jet-engine. Since Boeing 777's engine is best result can fit the B747. Also Dreamline B787 inside can same installation on B747 too. Awesome !!

[WizardmasterNZ]

That's better large jet-engine would be less fuel and increase longer-range than old small jet-engine. Since Boeing 777's engine is best result can fit the B747-8. Also Dreamline B787 inside can same installation on B747-8 too. Awesome !!

[eduardosilva2007]

Very smart people combine with amazing teck! who tough that was possible 10 years ago...

[Megashaq2010]

It is so Beautiful , Elegant , Quiet & Very Sexy Modern Beauty in The Sky . . . Good Luck Boeing & Congratulations to all its Employees & Managment for Creating this Megestic Aircraft . Thankyou All . . . .

[Keyyyyzzzz]

Long live the wonderful B747!

Can there possibly be a better proven heavy aircraft? The 747 project abounded in uncompromising design and engineering which happily resulted in an aesthetically satisfying jumbo as well. The 747's flight record, shape, superb massive triple slotted trailing edge flaps, heavily swept-back wings, beefy undercarriage & excellent cockpit designs make it my (ultimate?) favourite heavy weight modern jet...

:-)

[ferrizsl]

i just can said.. wowww... so beautiful i love the long line in body thats so artistic..

[guitarguy2596]

that is a giant plane!