NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is said to be the most environmentally friendly airliner every produced thanks to high bypass, quiet, clean running, fuel efficient engines. Boeing tells us that their new airplane will be the most "green" commercial air transport in the world.
Modern compression technology makes the engines approximately 20 percent more efficient, with less hydrocarbon
pollution, than those on the aircraft it will eventually replace. Another reason the airliner is environmentally friendly is that over half of
the construction materials used in the fuselage are made up of light weight, yet strong carbon graphite, secured with epoxy. This keeps the
overall weight of the aircraft down, permitting the engines to work more efficiently. In comparison, other
modern airliners have fuselages with about 10% composites.
The wings of the Boeing 787 feature an ultra high aspect ratio making them
more efficient at higher speeds, while flaperons enable them to produce
more lift than the wings of other commercial airliners.
A welcomed feature for passengers of the new airliner is that it uses electric
pumps to maintain interior cabin pressure, rather than engine bleed
air. Interior pressurization will be at 6,000 feet rather than the 8,000 feet of other aircraft.
Another creature comfort of the Boeing 787
is that a higher humidity level can be maintained in the cabin,
alleviating dehydration. Aircraft built with more corrosive materials
in their fuselages have to keep their humidity at very low levels.
The first flights of prototype aircraft were delayed after a weakness was discovered where the fuselage and wings join. Boeing
engineers say that this area of the fuselage was reinforced, resolving the problem.
Boeing unveiled the 787 to the public at a ceremony at their plant on July 8, 2007. To date, after subtracting 84 cancellations, some 56 carriers have a total of 856 orders in for the new aircraft.
On January 15, 2010 Boeing announced that they had completed a total of fifteen test flights between two prototype 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The aircraft have passed the required criteria for
initial functions and operations with regard to speed, flight dynamics, and maneuverability.
The 787 aircraft reached a maximum height of about 30,000 ft. and velocity of about 420 mph.
They have now been declared air worthy. This means that flight engineers will be able to participate in future on board testing of the aircraft.
Boeing tells us that, given
their initial success, it should not be long before the total performance range of the aircraft will be tested.
transport
$150 - 205 million
two
2 x GE or RR
64,000 lbs. ea.
186' 0"
197' 0"
up to 330
242,000 lbs.
484,000 lbs.
33,528 gals.
560 mph
587 mph
2,500 fpm (est.)
43,000 feet
9,400 miles
12/15/09
2010 (anticipated)
We have only seen a few rc Boeing 787 models.
However, if you are interested in other rc twin engine airliners, you
may want to check out the E-flite twin engine model.
Pictured above and below is the rc 787 Dreamliner ARF from Windrider. It is
available as a slope soarer, but 70 mm EDF units can be added to it.
Wing span is 65", length is 61" and weight without motors is around 28 oz.
EDF Model has a RC Airliner 307 kit. It is 6.2 feet long and has a 6.5
foot wing span. For power is uses a pair of Typhoon 600-33 motors
driving Midi Fans. It is designed for Robart 600 retracts in front and
Robard 602 retracts for the main landing gear. All up weight is 9.2 lbs.
The second picture below is of the rc 787 Dreamliner sold by Skyhunter Hobby. It has a 65" wingspan with a length of 62".
The last picture on this page is an ad for the E-flite Super Airliner DF ARF RC Airplane.
If you know of any other rc Boeing 787, please email us.
Boeing 787
