Boeing 747-8 performs ultimate rejected takeoff

It's one of the most dramatic tests for a new airplane as the pilot slams on the brakes while going 200 miles per hour (320 km/hr). Watch as the 747-8 Freighter, loaded to maximum takeoff weight and equipped with 100% worn out brakes, perform a rejected takeoff without thrust reversers.

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[joeevans]

It's incredible that one of the oldest jets out there is still getting updated as it's almost the face of Boeing! Still an impressive piece of tech!

[orckidnasser]

She will always be the. Queen. Of the skies.. And still beautiful

[macsrule]

wonder how much it costs to replace all of the brakes, tires and wheels on a 747? Its like $750, 000 on a 777.

[okrajoe]

Those are some amazing brakes to stop 975, 000 lbs.

[AlonsoRules]

I find it hilarious seeing firefighters watching a fire before being allowed to put it out

[spacetrucker]

Dear Boeing, please continue the 747 line. Classic aircraft!!!

[MyRofaith]

As a passenger of the 747, I appreciate this kind of testing muchly.... Great video and great test....

[philiphilgersom]

It still is the Queen of the Skies, sexy, amazingly capable and beautiful!

[prwexler]

Well thought out, particularly the tire deflation.  It's amazing how it took many aircraft accidents, across all brands and models, to reach this point.  Industry is a funny thing: do the minimum, get sued for mistakes, and then produce a corrected product.  It works the same in nature except that instead of litigation, there's extinction.

[baymechanic]

The only brakes that could be hotter are the rear brakes on a 4 door 1974 holden after a narrley aussie burnout

[iamloganmoon]

I have to say; Boeing takes a lot of care and maintenance testing in those air planes! And that's the kind of service I would want on their airlines 👏🏻

[nathbfreak]

The a380 can still stop using thrust reversers and other stopping systems. Thus its certification. The 747, in the event of an engine failure (where reversers may not function) can preform an RTO as above.

[XyberBorg]

That's respectively mph and kph. In knots, that comes down to 175 since it's based on nautical miles.

[gfemg]

Remarkable Aircraft! Can't wait for an opportunity to be on board!

[mouzouki]

How much would it cost for a set of new tires and brakes?

[truckerzachbell]

I can't wait to hear about or see an A380 or A350 XWB attempting to land at the airport in Bloomington, Illinois. I've heard about 747s doing it though that airport is designed primarily for A320s and 737s. 747 brakes work exceptionally well, as this test proves. She will always be queen...

[RickyJnumFAN]

imagine how much money goes into just building one aircraft...and then all the testing needed

[eraysenel]

2:26 the guy on the left hand sight has a love kiss on his neck

[BabyMakR]

Since Drum breaks are the most efficient way to stop heavy weights. The action of the drum on the shoe causes the shoe to press tighter onto the the drum. Its called self energizing. The reason its not used in cars is because cars use their breaks over and over in quick succession meaning that the drum can over hear reducing breaking efficiency. Airplanes don't use their breaks that much, so its not a problem.

[jozseforgovan]

the most beautiful air plain on EARTH.