This Sunday a plane leaving Bangkok in Thailand crashed into a fence while trying to land at Muan airport. The accident has stopped for now
This model of airplane, with capacity to carry 189 passengers, Not only does it operate in South Korea, but they also fly to European destinations such as Lisbon or Madrid. It is considered one of the safest airplanes in the world, although pages like these claim that in more than two decades this model has suffered 22 accidents.
Regarding its characteristics, it has a maximum speed of 946 kilometers per hour and a cruising speed of 843 kilometers per hour. In addition, it has a range of 5,765 km, a wingspan of 34 meters, a length of 40 meters and a weight of 41,140. Some of the characteristics that stand out are its profitability and its efficiency in terms of fuel consumption.
As defended by Boeing on its official website, the joint largest manufacturer of commercial and military aircraft, “its great versatility and low maintenance and operation costs offer a competitive advantage in any market or business model. A competitive advantage that allows growth profitable”.
In addition to airplanesthe company also designs and produces helicopters, electronic and defense systems, satellites, missiles, launch vehicles and advanced communications and information systems. Likewise, it also supports commercial and military aviation. In total, the brand has customers in more than 150 countries.