Hello followers! Today we begin with the "AceyMac top 10" where we list out 10 of the best of something used today. Today we talk about aircrafts. To be precise, the aircrafts used in commercial aviation. So let's begin.
10. McDonnell Douglas DC-10
With a maximum capacity of up-to 380 passengers in a single class configuration, this airliner came into service in the early 70's and is still used as a cargo freighter. Considering, the long usage history, the number of accidents is quite less. However, as an old and outdated aircraft, the DC-10 gets 10th on our list.
9. Boeing 727
Another 3 engine aircraft, the 727 has a bad history when it comes to accidents. A total 4,209 people have died in 727 crashes so far. However, to make it to this list, we take into consideration the fact that this aircraft, made in the 60's was able to fly 5000km non-stop, with about 180 passengers. The 727 as, in the it's time the most popular airliner, being made in more numbers than any single airliner.
8. Airbus A300
Built in the 70's, this aircraft holds the record for the first twin engine wide-body airliner. It can house nearly 300 passengers with an operational range of more than 7,000 km. In it's 44 years of service, the A300 was responsible for 1,400 fatalities.
7. Airbus A330
The direct successor of the A300, this aircraft was designed to be a longer and more powerful variant of the A300. With 335 passengers in a single class configuration, this aircraft is available in medium and long range variants, with a max range of 13,000 km. In it's 22 years of service, 339 people have died in crashes involving an A330.
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6. Boeing 737
In my personal views, I don't like this plane but it deserves a sixth. The 737 was introduced in the late 60's. The 737 is the best selling aircraft in airline history with about 9,200 aircrafts delivered and a 4,000 more yet to be delivered. However, due to the initial fly-by-wire system issues, this aircraft claimed 4,800 lives. More than any aircraft on this list. However, the recent upgrades in the next generation model, better and safer systems are included making it one of the best airliners in history. It honestly deserves a fourth or fifth, however, the next aircrafts you'll see are way more advanced, safe and efficient.
5. Airbus A320 family
Before captain Sullenberger landed one of these in the Hudson saving all passengers on board, the A320 was famous for being the first aircraft ever to have a full Digital Fly-by-Wire flight system. A direct competitor of the the 737, the demand for the A320 surpassed that of the 737 after 1998. With, 220 passengers on board, the A320 has a range of 12,000km. It is cheap, efficient and currently the favorite of most budget airlines. In the last 20 years, about 1,400 people have died in an A320.
4. Airbus A350 XWB
The Airbus A340 was a flop show. It's direct competitor, Boeing 777 was way more efficient and better. However, Airbus' answer to Boeing's best, the A350 is an extremely efficient, long range, low noise, safe, wide-body, twin engine airliner. This new aircraft is an upgrade of of the A340, made with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. The aircraft promises to give a tough competition to the Boeing 777 and 787.
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3. Boeing 777
One of my favorite and the aircraft with the most powerful engine in any aircraft producing 513 kN thrust. The longest recorded non-stop flight was an Air India Boeing 777-200ER, flying 15,300 km from New Delhi to San Fransisco. Theoretically, it can fly 15,800 km. In 23 years of operation, it was responsible for 540 deaths.
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2. Airbus A380
The Biggest passenger aircraft flying today, the A380 is here in this list for being an engineering marvel. A double decker, wide-body aircraft with a capacity of 850 passengers in an all-economy design. The aircraft has a design range of 15,700 km. It is also one of the most efficient aircrafts flying today. Even with four engines, it is one of quietest airliners in service. Equipped with Airbus' advanced flight systems, the A380 is an extremely advanced aircraft. It is fascinating to see such a mighty machine defy gravity and fly.
1. Boeing 747
The most iconic aircraft in service, the 747 can be recognized by it's "hump". The hump is a design feature to reduce wave drag at high speeds, following the Whitcomb area rule, making it extremely efficient. it is also the longest aircraft in service. The latest 747-8 is an advanced version of the basic 747 and remains to be the "Queen of the skies". It can carry 660 passengers in a single class configuration and has a range of 13,450 km. Since the 70's, 3,700 people have died in accidents involving 747. However, the aircraft remains and will remain the best airliner ever made.
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That was the AceyMac Top 10 Airliners in service. Any aircraft is better than others in some way. If you feel we missed one, put it in comments. Also, you can give us ideas about the next Top 10.
Good Day.
10. McDonnell Douglas DC-10
With a maximum capacity of up-to 380 passengers in a single class configuration, this airliner came into service in the early 70's and is still used as a cargo freighter. Considering, the long usage history, the number of accidents is quite less. However, as an old and outdated aircraft, the DC-10 gets 10th on our list.
9. Boeing 727
Another 3 engine aircraft, the 727 has a bad history when it comes to accidents. A total 4,209 people have died in 727 crashes so far. However, to make it to this list, we take into consideration the fact that this aircraft, made in the 60's was able to fly 5000km non-stop, with about 180 passengers. The 727 as, in the it's time the most popular airliner, being made in more numbers than any single airliner.
Built in the 70's, this aircraft holds the record for the first twin engine wide-body airliner. It can house nearly 300 passengers with an operational range of more than 7,000 km. In it's 44 years of service, the A300 was responsible for 1,400 fatalities.
The direct successor of the A300, this aircraft was designed to be a longer and more powerful variant of the A300. With 335 passengers in a single class configuration, this aircraft is available in medium and long range variants, with a max range of 13,000 km. In it's 22 years of service, 339 people have died in crashes involving an A330.
In my personal views, I don't like this plane but it deserves a sixth. The 737 was introduced in the late 60's. The 737 is the best selling aircraft in airline history with about 9,200 aircrafts delivered and a 4,000 more yet to be delivered. However, due to the initial fly-by-wire system issues, this aircraft claimed 4,800 lives. More than any aircraft on this list. However, the recent upgrades in the next generation model, better and safer systems are included making it one of the best airliners in history. It honestly deserves a fourth or fifth, however, the next aircrafts you'll see are way more advanced, safe and efficient.
Before captain Sullenberger landed one of these in the Hudson saving all passengers on board, the A320 was famous for being the first aircraft ever to have a full Digital Fly-by-Wire flight system. A direct competitor of the the 737, the demand for the A320 surpassed that of the 737 after 1998. With, 220 passengers on board, the A320 has a range of 12,000km. It is cheap, efficient and currently the favorite of most budget airlines. In the last 20 years, about 1,400 people have died in an A320.
The Airbus A340 was a flop show. It's direct competitor, Boeing 777 was way more efficient and better. However, Airbus' answer to Boeing's best, the A350 is an extremely efficient, long range, low noise, safe, wide-body, twin engine airliner. This new aircraft is an upgrade of of the A340, made with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer. The aircraft promises to give a tough competition to the Boeing 777 and 787.
One of my favorite and the aircraft with the most powerful engine in any aircraft producing 513 kN thrust. The longest recorded non-stop flight was an Air India Boeing 777-200ER, flying 15,300 km from New Delhi to San Fransisco. Theoretically, it can fly 15,800 km. In 23 years of operation, it was responsible for 540 deaths.
The Biggest passenger aircraft flying today, the A380 is here in this list for being an engineering marvel. A double decker, wide-body aircraft with a capacity of 850 passengers in an all-economy design. The aircraft has a design range of 15,700 km. It is also one of the most efficient aircrafts flying today. Even with four engines, it is one of quietest airliners in service. Equipped with Airbus' advanced flight systems, the A380 is an extremely advanced aircraft. It is fascinating to see such a mighty machine defy gravity and fly.
The most iconic aircraft in service, the 747 can be recognized by it's "hump". The hump is a design feature to reduce wave drag at high speeds, following the Whitcomb area rule, making it extremely efficient. it is also the longest aircraft in service. The latest 747-8 is an advanced version of the basic 747 and remains to be the "Queen of the skies". It can carry 660 passengers in a single class configuration and has a range of 13,450 km. Since the 70's, 3,700 people have died in accidents involving 747. However, the aircraft remains and will remain the best airliner ever made.
Good Day.
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